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Barbados visas

Barbados tourist visa

Many travellers can visit without a visa. Others must get a visa before entering Barbados.

Ways to get a Barbados tourist visa

  2. Visa-free visit for 6 months

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries can enter with an ordinary passport without a visa for up to 6 months.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months.

  3. Visa-free visit for 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter with an ordinary passport without a visa for up to 90 days.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  5. Visa-free visit for 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of China, Costa Rica, and Macau can enter with an ordinary passport without a visa for up to 30 days.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  7. Visa-free visit with a UK-issued Titre de Voyage

    No visa needed

    Somali citizens holding a Titre de Voyage travel document issued by the United Kingdom can enter without a visa for up to 28 days.

    Stay
    Up to 28 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  8. Visitor visa obtained before travel

    Visa needed

    Citizens of Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Laos, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, Syria, Taiwan, Vatican City, and Yemen must obtain a visa before entering Barbados, unless a stated passport or travel-document exemption applies.

    1. Apply for a visa through a Barbadian diplomatic mission.
    2. Obtain the visa before entering Barbados.

Who needs it

Citizens of the countries listed under the advance visitor visa option must get a visa before entering Barbados.

Who doesn't

Listed passport holders can enter without a visa. Stays range from 28 days to 6 months, while some citizens have freedom of movement.

Good to know

  • Somali citizens holding a Titre de Voyage issued by the United Kingdom have a separate visa-free option.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Barbados?

Citizens of the countries listed under the advance visitor visa option must get a visa before entering Barbados. Listed passport holders can enter without a visa. Stays range from 28 days to 6 months, while some citizens have freedom of movement.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Barbados?

There are 8 options: Freedom of movement (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 6 months (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for European Union citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 28 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a UK-issued Titre de Voyage (no visa at all); Visitor visa obtained before travel (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Barbados without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Belize, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have freedom of movement. Citizens of the listed countries can enter with an ordinary passport without a visa for up to 6 months. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter with an ordinary passport without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of all European Union member states except Ireland can enter without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days. Citizens of China, Costa Rica, and Macau can enter with an ordinary passport without a visa for up to 30 days. Citizens of the listed countries can enter with an ordinary passport without a visa for up to 28 days. Somali citizens holding a Titre de Voyage travel document issued by the United Kingdom can enter without a visa for up to 28 days.

How long can I stay on a Barbados tourist visa?

Depends on the passport: 28 days, 30 days, 90 days, 90 days within any 180 days, or 6 months. Some citizens have freedom of movement.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Barbados?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Barbados visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Barbados be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Barbados tourist visa rules?

On Barbados's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Barbados?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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