Barbados
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Barbados
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Barbados’ current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Barbados, find out what you need to know about coronavirus in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Most visits to Barbados are trouble free, but there have been incidents of crime including armed robbery and sexual assault. See Crime
The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. You should follow and monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Centre and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See Natural disasters
UK health authorities have classified Barbados as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice, visit the website of the National Travel Health Network and Centre website. There is currently a spike in dengue cases. You should take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. See Health
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Barbados, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2024-07-24 15:41
Updated information on the hurricane season in the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-10 12:06
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-07-05 15:00
Update on passing of Hurricane Beryl through the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-01 22:22
Updated information on hurricane Beryl currently passing through the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-06-30 12:09
A hurricane likely to hit the region in the following week
2024-06-29 16:39
Updated information on the hurricane season in the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)’.
2023-10-23 15:47
Removal of warnings for Hurricane Tammy (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-10-21 00:37
Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Barbados; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2023-10-20 01:30
Latest update: Tropical Storm Tammy is forecast to affect Barbados; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-10-20 00:58
Latest update: Tropical Storm Tammy is forecast to affect Barbados; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disaster’ pages).
2023-07-19 15:23
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:36
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-18 09:23
No further Covid-19 restrictions in place (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-11-09 13:30
Clarified rules for minors travelling to Barbados (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-09-27 14:44
Updated information following changes to Barbados’ COVID-19 travel protocols – Barbados has discontinued all COVID-19 related travel protocols (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-09-02 16:31
Updated information following changes to isolation period if suffering from COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-08-23 16:12
Updated information following changes to entry rules for unvaccinated arrivals no longer being required to quarantine or to take a test on arrival, once you have completed a health check and your documentation (pre-arrival test) has been validated (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-05-25 09:44
Updated information following changes to entry rules for you’re fully vaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page). Update to reflect the relaxation of mask-wearing rules (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-03-01 12:01
Update to information on testing and quarantine requirements for entry to Barbados (‘Entry requirements’ page)