Barbados Travel Guide

Barbados — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
British	Yes	No/1	Yes
Australian	Yes	No/2	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/2	Yes
USA	Yes	No/3	Yes
Other EU	Yes	1	Yes

Passport valid for six months required by all nationals referred to in chart above.

Visas

Not required by all nationals (except Slovak Republic) referred to in the chart above for the following durations of visit:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to six months (nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal and Slovenia for stays of up to 3 months);
(b) 2. nationals of Australia and Canada for stays of up to six months;
(c) 3. nationals of the USA for stays of up to six months.

Visa Note

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission to check visa requirements.

Types of Visa and Cost

Single-entry: US$50; Multiple-entry: US$60Visas are processed in an average of 14 days.

Travel Warnings

The passport service for British nationals in Barbados has now moved to the UK Passport Service Center for the Americas and Caribbean in Washington D.C. Most visits to Barbados are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. Crime rates in Barbados are low. However, there has been a recent increase in serious attacks on foreign visitors, including armed robbery and rape, as well as opportunist theft of wallets, handbags and personal possessions. You should maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as you would in the UK and ensure that your living accommodation is secure. Avoid walking alone in isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark. Do not carry large amounts of cash or jewelry. Valuables and travel documents should be left, where possible, in safety deposit boxes and hotel safes. The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November. Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. Dengue Fever is found throughout Barbados. This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

UK Passport Services for the Americas and Caribbean
Website: http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/passports

Health Care

Both private and state-run medical facilities in Barbados are excellent. A reciprocal health agreement with the UK entitles UK nationals to free hospital and polyclinic treatment, ambulance travel. Prescribed medicines are provided cost-free for children and elderly patients. All dental treatment bears a cost. To receive treatment, UK nationals must show their UK passport or NHS medical card, as well as their temporary entry permit. Medical insurance is recommended for all other nationals.