Barbados tourist visa and entry requirements

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list of visa requirements for foreign nationals entering Barbados, in its August 2022 version, gives an entry for each country: whether a visa is required and, for exempt nationals, the maximum stay. Most exempt nationalities may stay up to 90 days or up to six months; a few entries allow 28 days. Check the entry for your passport before you travel.

Nationals of countries that do need a visa apply online and must obtain permission before booking travel; a single-entry visa costs US$107 and a multiple-entry visa US$211. An entry visa, where needed, does not guarantee entry: only the immigration officer at the port of entry grants permission to enter.

A minor under 18 travelling alone needs a written consent letter from a parent or legal guardian, signed before a notary public with the notary's seal, stating the length of stay and naming an authorised adult who will receive the child on arrival with that person's contact details. A minor travelling with an adult who is not a parent or guardian needs a notarised parental consent letter naming the accompanying adult, with their address and phone number. Carry the original and a copy.

The Immigration Department lists a passport valid for the duration of your trip, a return ticket to your country of residence, your intended address in Barbados and evidence of personal support. Complete the online Immigration and Customs form, which opens 72 hours before arrival, and save the receipts on your phone or print them to show Immigration and Customs on arrival.

To vary the period or conditions of stay, the Immigration Department uses Form B, the application under section 13(3) of the Immigration Act, which also covers extensions of stay and special entry permits. Remote workers can apply for the 12-month Welcome Stamp, students need a student visa before entering, and work requires a work permit.