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.
Health
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.
