COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Barbados (20 March Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents and citizens are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• All transiting passengers must have proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 3 days prior to arrival in Barbados and will be required to take a rapid (antigen) test prior to their departure. Additionally, all persons must undergo a health assessment which may include a temperature check and a brief interview by Port Health officials.

• Those without evidence of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test may be denied entry into Barbados.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers may be required to reconfirm their first negative COVID-19 PCR test with a rapid (COVID-19 antigen) test. Test results will be provided before exiting the airport.

• All travellers will have a PCR test 5 days after arrival in Barbados.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• A COVID-19 PCR certificate issued in another country is accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All travellers are required to present proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test which was taken at an accredited or recognized laboratory within 72 hours prior to arrival. The date of the test and not the date of the result is the date that will be assessed against the 3-day time frame.

• The test certificate must be shown in order to board the flight and again on arrival in Barbados. Travellers under 5 years of age will not be required to have a COVID-19 PCR test unless they are symptomatic or any member of the travel party has a positive test result.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• All travellers must self-quarantine at an approved accommodation for five nights, followed by a PCR test for possible release, subject to receiving a negative test result. Those who test positive will be taken to an isolation facility for assessment. Travellers who refuse to have a second test may be denied entry or quarantined for 14 days.

• Persons arriving with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be required to quarantine at a designated holding hotel or approved villa at their own expense, or free of charge at a government facility. Due to limited capacity, the government quarantine facilities will only be available for Barbadians and permanent residents arriving in Barbados. A list of approved accommodations may be found here.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All travellers are required to submit an online Immigration and Customs form 24 hours prior to their arrival in Barbados. The form is available here.

Vaccination required?

• No

• A COVID-19 vaccination is not required to enter the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• A COVID-19 insurance is not required to enter the country.

Tracing App requirement?

• Yes.

• Travellers are required to download the 'BIMSAFE' contact tracing app. The app will be accompanied by a monitoring bracelet during self-isolation. The app is available for Android and iOs devices. Further details can be accessed at this link. Travellers without the app will be contacted by health authorities for health tracking via phone calls or SMS for seven days or for the duration of their stay, whichever is shorter.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• International commercial passenger flights are operating.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Borders are open.

• Barbados authorities have categorized countries based on different risk levels. These are:

• High-Risk Countries: Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Guyana, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Iceland, India, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Martinique, Norway, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Island, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates.

• Medium-Risk Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bermuda, New Zealand, and St Lucia.

• Low-Risk Countries: Egypt, Greenland and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

• Very Low-Risk Countries: Anguilla, China, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, and St Kitts and Nevis.

• Restrictions on travellers may vary in accordance with the risk level categorization of the countries. The entry restrictions can be accessed at this link.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• The nationwide curfew due to COVID-19 is in effect from 21:00 to 06:00 (local time) until 27 March. More details can be found here.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• People should maintain social distancing.

• People who do not follow social distancing measures may be fined or imprisoned, or both

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Public service vehicles are permitted to operate with limited capacity.

Non-essential shops open?

• No with exceptions

• Most non-essential shops remain closed. Supermarkets and hardware stores are open Monday to Saturday.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open; however, not all hotels and private rentals have re-opened or fully re-opened to the public.

Restaurants open?

• No with exceptions.

• Restaurants are open only for delivery.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars and cafes remain closed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches and parks shall be opened from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00 (local time).

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums and heritage sites are open.

*Personal care services open? *

• No

• Personal care services are closed.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are open.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• For religious services at which no more than 10 persons shall be present for the conduct or streaming of such services.

• For the conduct of funeral services which, shall be attended by no more than 10 mourners, one officiant and the funeral director and necessary staff.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Masks are mandatory in all public spaces, including outdoors.

Others

• People may only visit a beach or a park for swimming or exercise and groups should be from the same household and not exceed ten people.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.