Barbados
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Barbados set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Barbados High Commission in the UK:
1 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3N
Phone: 020 7299 7150
Fax: 020 7323 6872
Email: [email protected]
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must be valid for the planned length of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You do not need a visa to visit Barbados.
You will be told how long you can stay when you arrive. If you want to extend your stay, you must apply and pay for an extension through the Barbados Immigration Department.
It’s illegal to overstay or work without a work permit. The Barbados authorities could fine or detain you if you overstay.
Immigration and customs form
All travellers must fill in an immigration and customs form online before they arrive.
Children and young people
Check the rules for travelling with children and young people to Barbados from the Barbados Immigration Department.
Departure tax
All passengers aged 2 years and older must pay a departure tax of 55 Barbados dollars (27.50 US dollars). Passengers travelling outside the Caribbean region pay an additional 70 US dollars per person, and those travelling within the Caribbean pay an additional 20 US dollars per person.
Most airlines include the cost within the ticket price. Check details with your airline or tour operator.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Barbados, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Barbados guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Barbados. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.