Visa requirements for Barbados
Who can enter Barbados, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 221 countries can enter Barbados without a visa in advance. All 221 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 221 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 21 visa required
Visa-free entry
221 nationalities- Åland Islands
- Albania28 days
- Algeria3 months
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola3 months
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia28 days
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan28 days
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus28 days
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin3 months
- Bermuda
- Bhutan3 months
- Bolivia3 months
- Botswana2 months
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia3 months
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde3 months
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic3 months
- Chad3 months
- Chile3 months
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia3 months
- Comoros3 months
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica30 days
- Côte d’Ivoire3 months
- Croatia28 days
- Cuba28 days
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Djibouti3 months
- Dominica
- DR Congo3 months
- Ecuador3 months
- Egypt3 months
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea3 months
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon3 months
- Gambia
- Georgia28 days
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea3 months
- Guinea-Bissau3 months
- Guyana
- Honduras3 months
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan3 months
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan28 days
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kuwait3 months
- Kyrgyzstan28 days
- Latvia
- Lebanon3 months
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar3 months
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands3 months
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico28 days
- Micronesia3 months
- Moldova28 days
- Monaco
- Mongolia3 months
- Montenegro3 months
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru3 months
- Nepal3 months
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua28 days
- Niger3 months
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Macedonia3 months
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan3 months
- Palau3 months
- Panama3 months
- Paraguay3 months
- Peru28 days
- Philippines
- Pitcairn Islands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo3 months
- Réunion
- Romania
- Russia28 days
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe3 months
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan3 months
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan3 months
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo3 months
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan28 days
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine28 days
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan28 days
- Vatican City
- Venezuela28 days
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Visa required in advance
21 nationalitiesUNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barbados
Barbados has 1 site on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Garrison Historic Area
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Barbados?
It depends on your passport. 221 nationalities can enter Barbados without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Barbados?
January, February, March, April, May, June, December, based on Bridgetown's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Barbados?
Barbadian dollar (BBD). 1 USD is approximately 2 BBD.
What side of the road does Barbados drive on?
Barbados drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Barbados have?
1: Garrison Historic Area.
What is the emergency number in Barbados?
211 / 311 / 511 / 911.
What time zone is Barbados in?
Barbados (UTC-4).
What is the nearest airport to Bridgetown?
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), about 13 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.