BarbadosUnited Kingdom: eTA

BarbadosUnited Kingdom

Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?

eTA

Barbados passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United Kingdom, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: gov.uk (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stay6 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,780 km, straight line (~8h 29m nonstop)

Visa-free access to United Kingdom114 of 228 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United Kingdom passport holders visiting Barbados: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Barbados passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?

Barbados passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United Kingdom, but no embassy visa.

How long can Barbados citizens stay in United Kingdom without a visa?

Up to 6 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is United Kingdom from Barbados?

About 6,780 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 29m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in United Kingdom?

British pound (GBP).

What is the emergency number in United Kingdom?

112 / 999.

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

London (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to London?

London City Airport (LCY), about 13 km away.

How many countries can enter United Kingdom without a visa?

114 of the 228 nationalities this site tracks can enter United Kingdom visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Barbados

Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and is the southernmost and easternmost island of the Caribbean region. It lies on the boundary of the South American and Caribbean tectonic plates. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown.

CapitalBridgetown

RegionCaribbean

Population282.6K

Area430 km²

CurrencyBarbadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.00 BBD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1246

Drives on theleft

TimezoneBarbados (UTC-4)

Nearest airportGrantley Adams International Airport (BGI), 13 km

Emergency number211 / 311 / 511 / 911

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$28,365 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2019)

Climate in Bridgetown

Warmest September, coolest February, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bridgetown, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.5°C	23.9°C	28mm	341h
February	28.5°C	23.7°C	25mm	320h
March	28.9°C	23.6°C	14mm	362h
April	29.7°C	24.3°C	15mm	355h
May	30°C	25.2°C	25mm	353h
June	30°C	25.3°C	35mm	342h
July	30.1°C	25.2°C	74mm	356h
August	29.8°C	25.5°C	88mm	350h
September	30.4°C	25.5°C	83mm	336h
October	29.1°C	25°C	153mm	306h
November	27.9°C	24.6°C	126mm	311h
December	27.9°C	24°C	32mm	334h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Barbados is an island in the Caribbean region, but which lies out in the Atlantic many miles east of the Caribbean Sea. Its nearest neighbours 100 miles west are Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia, part of the arc of the Lesser Antilles that separate Atlantic and Caribbean. Those islands are a partly-submerged chain of mountains. By contrast Barbados has formed from deposits of coral and has a gentler landscape. It's fertile, and is sometimes called "Bimshire" or the "Little Britain" of the Caribbean because of its long and uniquely unbroken history of British colonisation and settlement. It became independent in 1966 and tourism is nowadays its main industry. In 2019 the population was 287,025.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Garrison Historic Area

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

Full source list on About.

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2025. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea, while maintaining sovereignty over the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. The capital and largest city of England and the UK is London; Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast are the national capitals of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

CapitalLondon

RegionNorthern Europe

Population69.5M

Area242,900 km²

CurrencyBritish pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

TimezoneLondon (UTC+1)

Nearest airportLondon City Airport (LCY), 13 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites37

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$57,602 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11.1M (2020)

Climate in London

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for London, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	9.4°C	3.8°C	59mm	127h
February	10.2°C	3.6°C	103mm	157h
March	10.8°C	3.1°C	45mm	229h
April	16.6°C	5.6°C	34mm	323h
May	19.1°C	7.8°C	5mm	397h
June	20.5°C	11.5°C	80mm	324h
July	21.7°C	12.9°C	47mm	320h
August	23.5°C	15.3°C	74mm	313h
September	20°C	11°C	25mm	266h
October	14.1°C	8.2°C	159mm	169h
November	12.4°C	5.9°C	48mm	141h
December	8.1°C	3°C	85mm	117h