Travel Requirements for Entering Barbados
Travellers are free to visit Barbados from the UK – but what are the rules for entering from overseas? Here’s what you need to know.
Can I travel to Barbados?
Yes. On Friday, March 18, 2022, all travel restrictions were lifted in the UK, which means there is no longer any requirement to test, isolate, or fill in a passenger locator form. This applies to both vaccinated and non-vaccinated travellers.
Entry Requirements for Barbados
In late May 2022, Barbados removed all testing requirements for vaccinated travellers as over 70% of the eligible population became fully vaccinated, according to Prime Minister Mia Motley. She stated that removing the entry test requirement would “have positive implications for the country’s tourism experience,” leading to faster processing times at the airport.
- Vaccinated travellers do not need to test or quarantine upon arrival in Barbados.
- Unvaccinated travellers must present a negative test to enter Barbados:
- A PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
- An antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before arrival.
- Unvaccinated travellers are required to submit an Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card 24 hours prior to travel. This includes uploading their negative test result via the Travel Form.
Unvaccinated arrivals will need to quarantine for three days at approved facilities (a designated hotel, approved villa, or a government facility at their own expense) and undergo a second PCR test four days after arrival. During this time, they will need to remain in their hotel rooms and may be required to wear an electronic tracking bracelet until receiving the results of their second test.
Curfew in Barbados
A nighttime curfew that was introduced in December 2020 was removed on February 14, 2022.
Before planning your trip, ensure you are well protected by obtaining suitable travel insurance that covers Covid, to navigate your travel smoothly.
