Barbados Visa Information
Summary
| 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 |
Passports
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.
Warning
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.
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. There has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region in 2007, including 399 confirmed cases in Barbados to date. Dengue Fever is found throughout Barbados.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
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.
Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age traveling from an infected area.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Barbados
United Kingdom ,Canada ,Australia ,Austria ,Bahamas ,Brazil ,Cayman Islands ,Cyprus ,France ,Germany ,Guatemala ,China ,Jamaica ,Luxembourg ,New Zealand ,Singapore ,Sweden ,United States ,Uruguay ,Venezuela ,Belize ,Chile ,Colombia ,Costa Rica ,Dominican Republic ,Finland ,French Guyana ,Hungary ,Haiti ,Ireland ,Israel ,South Korea ,Martinique ,Netherlands ,Nigeria ,Panama ,Suriname ,Argentina ,Belgium ,