Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Barbados.
Barbados Status
NORMAL
Travel to Barbados is operating normally. No major nationwide flight, airport, entry or border disruption has been identified. Travellers should still check entry requirements, weather conditions and local travel information before departure.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Many visitors can enter Barbados without a visa, while travellers from countries requiring a visa must obtain permission before travelling.
Online immigration and customs form
All travellers are required to complete Barbados’ online Immigration and Customs Form before arrival. The form becomes available 72 hours before arrival.
Passport requirements
Visitors should have a passport valid for the duration of their trip. Travellers should also confirm that their documents meet any additional requirements applying to their nationality or transit route.
Return or onward travel
Visitors may be required to provide a return ticket to their country of residence or evidence of onward travel. Immigration officials may also request an intended address and evidence of sufficient funds.
Yellow fever
A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required for travellers arriving from a country considered to have a risk of yellow fever transmission.
Crime
Travellers should take normal precautions with valuables and personal belongings. Petty crime can occur in tourist areas, while incidents of violent and gang-related crime have also been reported.
Latest Travel Changes
Normal travel continues
No major nationwide change currently requires travellers to reconsider ordinary trips to Barbados. International travel and normal immigration procedures continue.
Online entry process
Travellers should remember that Barbados requires its Immigration and Customs Form to be completed online before arrival. Entry visa applications for travellers who require a visa can also be completed online.
Before You Travel
Check your airline, airport information, Barbados Immigration Department entry requirements, local weather conditions and the travel advice issued by your own government before departure.
During the Atlantic hurricane season, monitor weather forecasts carefully because tropical storms and hurricanes can disrupt flights, cruises and local transport at short notice.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline, cruise or government advice.