Data Last Updated: September 27, 2020
General Information
Barbados has officially reopened to tourists on July 12.
Starting October 1st, these new protocols will apply for all visitors to Barbados:
Persons coming from countries considered “Very Low-Risk” are NOT required to take a test prior to, or on arrival in Barbados. These are the countries under the "Open" category in our system.
Persons from “Low-Risk” countries are strongly advised to take a COVID-19 PCR test before arrival to expedite processing at the airport. The negative test result must be submitted to www.travelform.gov.bb and a copy of the result must be brought to the airport. Those without a test result will be asked to undergo a test on arrival. Low-risk countries are under the "Test Required" category in our system.
Persons coming from Medium or High Risk Countries must:
- Submit PCR test result taken 3 days before arrival, upload the negative test result at www.travelform.gov.bb and bring a copy of the result with you to the airport.
- You must only stay in your hotel or resort on the first 3 days. After 2 -3 days, you will be tested for Covid-19. The result will be available in 24 hours. If it’s negative, you can go out of your hotel and explore Barbados.
Medium or High Risk Countries are under the "Test & Short Quarantine" category in our system.
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Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
A state of Emergency is in place in Barbados until 31 August. In moving around Barbados, physical distancing is one metre/three feet.
All retail operators in Barbados can now legally reopen their doors to customers. Wearing a face mask is actively encouraged and some premises will only allow you to enter if you are wearing a face mask. You may also have your temperature taken when entering some premises. Regular washing of hands is encouraged and you can expect to be asked to clean your hands using hand sanitizer on entering a building.
Restaurants are open for dining, but under strict guidelines. Many restaurants only allow dine-in when a reservation has been made. Pre-ordered takeway, drive through pickup or home deliver are alternative options to dining in.
Airlines & Transport
Flights have resumed in Barbados since July 12. Airlines flying to Barbados will continue to resume routes and flights as demand increases.
British Airways started flying from London on July 18 while Air Canada has resumed flights on July 12 from Toronto.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Open to Tourists From:
13 Countries
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Cayman Islands
China
Dominica
Finland
Greenland
Grenada
Montserrat
New Zealand
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Test Required For Tourists From:
4 Countries
Australia
Cuba
Egypt
Sri Lanka
Test & Short Quarantine For Tourists From:
45 Countries
Argentina
Bahamas
Belize
Bermuda
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Estonia
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Haiti
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Martinique
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turks and Caicos
U.S. Virgin Islands
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Venezuela
Not Allowing Tourists From:
181 Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Antarctica
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Gibraltar
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Israel
Ivory Coast
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Georgia
South Korea
South Sudan
Sudan
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Latest Update: September 28, 2020
Barbados has officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 1st, 2020.
Barbados is more than just any sun-bather's dream destination of lounging by the beach or pool. In fact, its culture, food, natural history, and the people make this lush island perfect for a delicious taste of real Caribbean life.
Who Can Visit Barbados?
Barbados is allowing all tourists from all nations and countries, however there are different entry requirements for travelers depending on their country of origin
Difference between High, Medium, and Low Risk Countries
On August 3, 2020, officials in Barbados announced that travelers will face different protocols based upon the risk level of any country that they have traveled to or transitioned through within 21 days prior to their arrival in Barbados.
High-Risk
Firstly, all travelers coming from or who have been in high-risk countries should bring negative COVID-19 PCR test results 3 days before arrival. Moreover, persons from High-Risk countries with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be required to remain (with restricted movement) at a designated holding hotel or approved villa at their own expense, or free of charge at a government facility, and will be monitored for 7 days after arrival. In addition, travelers will be retested 2-3 days after arrival (4-5 days after your 1st test).
After that, travelers will be required to retest 4-5 days after the first accepted negative test. If the result of that second test is negative, that traveler can now enjoy unrestricted movement.
Here's the list of high-risk countries:
- Argentina
- Bahamas
- Belize
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- France
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
- South Africa
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United Kingdom
- United States
- US Virgin Islands
- Venezuela.
Medium-Risk
Secondly, travelers who have been from medium-risk countries are allowed to leave the airport immediately, if they present negative results to a COVID-19 PCR test. Even so, those persons traveling from Medium-Risk countries will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms for a period of 7 days after arrival. Moreover, travelers will be required to retest 4-5 days after the first accepted negative test.
Here's the list of medium-risk countries:
- Bermuda
- Canada
- Estonia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Iceland
- Japan
- Martinique
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates
Effective September 14, 2020: Travelers from “medium-risk” countries will be requiring to take a second test after seven days. Those who test negative will NOT be subjected to further monitoring, while those who test positive will be placed in an isolation facility. Anyone who refuses the test will be subject to quarantine protocols.
Low-Risk
Moreover, travelers who have been in low-risk countries are required to bring a negative COVID-19 PCR test result or take a test upon their arrival. That is to say, they will be allowed to leave the airport immediately if the test turns out negative.
Here are the low-risk countries:
- Australia
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Sri Lanka
Very Low-Risk
Those persons traveling from Medium-Risk countries will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms for a period of 7 days after arrival. Travelers will be required to retest 4-5 days after the first accepted negative test.
Here are the low-risk countries:
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Cayman Islands
- China
- Dominica
- Finland
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Montserrat
- New Zealand
- Saint Lucia
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
Entry Requirements For Barbados
- All travelers will be required to complete the new online Embarkation / Disembarkation card or ED Card, with personal health questions relating to COVID-19 symptoms.
- Mandatory temperature checks
- Wearing of face mask on the inbound flight and within the airport
- Keeping at least 3-feet distance from others.
With the new protocols implement in Barbados, it is indeed one of the safest countries to travel to at this time.
Check the detailed restriction/reopening information for Barbados
Source: Official Barbados COVID-19 Visitor Protocols
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Information for Non-Tourists
Barbados is allowing tourists from all nations and countries under regular immigration rules to visit. However, there are different entry requirements for different countries, which are categorized as high risk, medium risk, and low risk. Those who came from “Bubble Countries” off countries are: Saint Lucia, St.Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are not required to present a Covid test.
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