Barbados Immigration Information

Passports

Every person entering Barbados should be in possession of a valid passport and a valid return ticket. A visitor who is a citizen of the United States of America or Canada traveling direct from these countries may be admitted without a passport for a period not exceeding three (3) months. However, that person will be required to produce proof of nationality, by means of an original birth certificate or citizenship papers, and photo identification by means of
either.

* Valid Driver's license with photograph
* University or School identification with photograph
* Job identification card with photograph
* Senior Citizen Card with photograph.

Visas required for Barbados

Visas are required for citizens from: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia - Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), Jordan, Kampuchea, Kuwait, People’s Republic of Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Monaco, Macau, Morocco, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, The Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City (Holy See), Vietnam, People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, Yemen Arab Republi, Yugoslavia, Zaire

Applicants for visas must complete form in duplicate. The form is to be accompanied by two (2) passport size photographs. The fee for a single entry visa is BDS$50.00 and for a multiple entry visa is $60.00. Visas may be obtained from any of Barbados' Missions overseas.

Contact your nearest Barbados Tourism Authority office for application forms and requirements.

Cruise Ship Passengers
Visas are not required for passengers on cruise ships with the exception of citizens of the C.I.S., Eastern European countries, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, South Africa and Korea.
For a complete guide for cruise visitors, crew and management, please visit the Barbados Cruise Tourism website.

Duration of Visit to Barbados
Visitors coming to Barbados should provide proof of adequate means of support for the duration of their stay to the satisfaction of the Immigration officer at the port of entry. They should be in possession of valid return tickets.

Extension of stay
Visitors wishing to extend their stay should apply to:
The Chief Immigration Officer
Immigration Department
Careenage House, The Wharf
Bridgetown,
Barbados
Tel: (246) 426-1011

Customs Regulations

General duty free allowances in Barbados.
Personal Effects: 1 litre of potable spirits or wine, 200 cigarettes (one carton) or 100 cigars or 50 cigars and cigarettes not exceeding 230 grammes in aggregate.
All articles in excess of this exemption are subject to the relevant duty and tax.

Personal effects are passengers’ baggage containing apparel and articles for personal use which a traveler may reasonably require during his vacation e.g. clothing, cosmetics and accessories.

Restricted or Prohibited Items.
The importation of certain articles are restricted or prohibited in order to protect the community, to maintain animal and plant life, among other reasons. Prohibited articles such as illegal drugs and pornography will be seized and persons may face penalties or prosecution.
Restricted items may be released after inspection by the appropriate agency or detained until conditions of the restrictions are met. Receipts are issued for all articles detained by customs. Among the restricted items are:
Fruits and Vegetables. All fruits, vegetables, plants, cuttings, seeds or unprocessed plant products must be declared to customs and presented for inspection by a Plant Quarantine Officer. Fresh fruits from certain countries are prohibited in order to prevent the spreading of pest and plant diseases. Certain plant, seeds or cuttings may require an import permit and a photosanitary certificate. Request for import permits and further information should be addressed to:
Plant Quarantine
Ministry of Agriculture,
Graeme Hall
Christ Church
Barbados
Tel (246) 428-4150 

Relocation Information

Duration of Visit
Visitors coming to Barbados should provide proof of adequate means of support during their stay.

Extension of Stay
Visitors wishing to extend their stay should make an application to the Immigration Department on the prescribed form which is available at the department.
The following items should be submitted with the application:

• one passport size photograph
• a valid passport or travel document
• a valid airline ticket
• evidence of means of support
• application fee of BDS $25 (US$ 12.50)

Visitors are not permitted to engage in any occupation or to accept any employment during the period of their stay.

Chief Immigration Officer
Immigration Department
Careenage House, The Wharf,
Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: (246) 426-1011
E-mail: Imm-dept@caribsurf.com

Permanent Residence

Persons who wish to take up permanent residence in Barbados must provide tangible evidence that they are not likely to become a charge on the nation.

Applications should be made to:
Chief Immigration Officer
Immigration Department
Careenage House, The Wharf,
Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: (246) 426-1011
E-mail: Imm-dept@caribsurf.com