Papua New GuineaBarbados: Visa required

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Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Barbados?

Visa required

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Barbados.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: foreign.gov.bb (checked July 18, 2026).

    RequirementVisa required
    Maximum stayLength of stay varies
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelYes, arrange in advance
    Data as of2026-10-14
    Distance17,066 km, straight line (~20h 35m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Barbados221 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Barbados passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Barbados

Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Papua New Guinea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Barbados?

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Barbados.

How far is Barbados from Papua New Guinea?

About 17,066 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 35m 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.

What nearby countries can Papua New Guinea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Barbados?

Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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.