Barbados Travel Guide

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Passports and Visas

All tourists require a return or onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds and documents for onward travel. Passports must be valid for the period of intended stay.

Americans

US nationals require a valid passport. No visa is required for stays of up to six months.

UK Nationals

British nationals require a valid passport. No visa for stays of up to six months is required, irrespective of endorsement in passport regarding national status.

Canadians

Canadian nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays up to six months.

Australians

Australian nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to six months.

South Africans

South African nationals require a valid passport. No visa is required for stays of up to six months.

Irish Nationals

Irish nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to six months.

New Zealanders

New Zealand nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to six months.

Healthcare

There are no mandatory requirements regarding vaccinations for visitors to Barbados, however a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas, and Hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended for those aged over two years. There has been an increase in the outbreaks of dengue fever and mosquito repellent is strongly recommended. Medical care is good but very expensive and serious cases are usually transferred overseas (usually to the USA). Health insurance is therefore strongly recommended.

Safety

There are no extremist groups or areas of instability in Barbados. Some drug-related organized crime exists, but does not generally affect tourists. There has been a small increase in the incidence of tourists being robbed, and visitors are warned to be especially vigilant on the beaches at night. There has been an increase in attacks and rapes against foreigners and visitors should be alert at all times. Tropical storms and hurricanes may occur between June and November.