JapanBarbados: Visa-free

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Do Japan passport holders need a visa for Barbados?

Visa-free

No. Japan 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).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance14,222 km, straight line (~17h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Barbados221 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Japan passport holders need a visa for Barbados?

No. Japan passport holders do not need a visa to visit Barbados for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Japan citizens stay in Barbados without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Barbados from Japan?

About 14,222 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 14m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Barbados?

Barbadian dollar (BBD).

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.

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.

About Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside over 14,000 smaller islands. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions, and around 75% of its terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, concentrating its agriculture and highly urbanized population along its eastern coastal plains. With a population of almost 123 million as of 2026, it is the world's 11th most populous country. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city.

CapitalTokyo

RegionEastern Asia

Population123.4M

Area377,930 km²

CurrencyJapanese yen (1 USD ≈ 158.02 JPY)

LanguagesJapanese

Calling code+81

Drives on theleft

TimezoneTokyo (UTC+9)

Nearest airportTokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 13 km

Emergency number110 / 118 / 119

UNESCO sites32

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$35,951 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.1M (2020)

Climate in Tokyo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest August. Best time to visit: May, August.

Monthly climate normals for Tokyo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10°C	2.6°C	137mm	193h
February	11.4°C	2.4°C	38mm	248h
March	14°C	4.9°C	132mm	234h
April	16°C	7.6°C	177mm	281h
May	22.1°C	15.2°C	130mm	258h
June	25.9°C	19.7°C	199mm	239h
July	26.8°C	22.2°C	341mm	127h
August	31.8°C	25°C	45mm	372h
September	27.2°C	22°C	144mm	209h
October	20.3°C	13.9°C	240mm	188h
November	17.1°C	8.6°C	39mm	238h
December	11.1°C	2.2°C	20mm	224h

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

Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon (日本) in Japanese, is an island nation in East Asia. Its insular character has allowed it to develop a unique and very intricate culture, while its closeness to other ancient East Asian cultures, in particular China, has left lasting influence. Despite belonging to a nation long at war, Japan's people have always placed emphasis on inner balance, tranquility and natural beauty. These traditional values have become increasingly important now that Japan has grown to be one of the world's most densely-populated countries, and its legendary work ethic makes life in its cities quite hectic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Amami-Ōshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara
Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
Higashi Kairō
Himeji Castle
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land
Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026文化の日

November 23, 2026勤労感謝の日

January 1, 2027元日

Full source list on About.

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.