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United Kingdom visa for Barbadian citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Barbadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£20
Processing time
Usually within a day, up to 3 working days

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation

All visa types for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where to apply in Barbados

British citizens travelling to Barbados

United KingdomBarbados Visa-free, 180 days Barbados visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Barbados to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Barbadian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

Barbadian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.

How Barbadian citizens apply

Barbadian citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Barbadian citizens

Ireland admits Barbadian citizens visa-free.

British citizens travelling to Barbados

British citizens do not need a visa for Barbados: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Barbadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Barbadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

How long can Barbadian citizens stay in the United Kingdom?

Barbadian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.

Do British citizens need a visa for Barbados?

British citizens do not need a visa for Barbados: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.

Can Barbadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Barbadian citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.