Cape VerdeBarbados: Visa-free
Cape Verde
Barbados
Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Barbados?
Visa-free
No. Cape Verde passport holders do not need a visa to visit Barbados for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.
Source: foreign.gov.bb (checked July 18, 2026).
Travelling the other way? Barbados passport holders visiting Cape Verde: Visa on arrival.
Barbados drives on the left, the opposite side to Cape Verde. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
Other visa-free destinations for Cape Verde passport holders
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Barbados?
No. Cape Verde passport holders do not need a visa to visit Barbados for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.
How long can Cape Verde citizens stay in Barbados without a visa?
Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.
How far is Barbados from Cape Verde?
About 3,896 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 5m nonstop by air.
What currency is used in Barbados?
Barbadian dollar (BBD).
What is the emergency number in Barbados?
211 / 311 / 511 / 911.
Does Barbados drive on the same side of the road as Cape Verde?
Barbados drives on the left, the opposite side to Cape Verde. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
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.
How many countries can enter Barbados without a visa?
221 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Barbados 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.