What you need to know about COVID-19 in Barbados
On Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, the Government of Barbados announced changes to the travel entry protocols.
Effective midnight, Thursday, September 22, 2022, Barbados will discontinue all COVID-19-related travel protocols.
Therefore, there will be no testing requirements for entering Barbados, whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated.
In addition, the wearing of masks generally will now be optional.
Coronavirus: What do you need to know about COVID-19 in Barbados?
Last Updated by Totally Barbados on January 27th, 2023, at 2:51 pm Barbados time.
Kind compliments go out to The Barbados Government Information Service.
Approved Quarantine Accommodation Properties in Barbados
Helpful Resources
- The official Barbados Travel Protocols can be found by visiting https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2022.
- You can view
Travel Protocols updates and reminders
Guidelines for fully vaccinated travelers
Special considerations
Guidelines for unvaccinated travelers
Guideline for in-transit travelers
General Travel Protocols
Testing Positive for Covid-19 in Barbados
Self-isolation
Testing Options on arrival
During your stay
Before Departure - You can view updated Barbados Travel Protocols (June 1st, 2022).
- You can view updated Sea Travel Protocols for Cruise Ship and Passenger Operations (Winter 2021 – 2022 Season) here: https://issuu.com/visitbarbados/docs/bpi_covid-19_port_protocols
- Important Contact Information:
UK: 08000163098
USA/Canada: +1833-448-0734
Caribbean: +1 (833) 448-0734
Columbia: +1 (800) 750-7007
Mexico: 018000836751
Barbados (Local): (246) 628-4150 - Completed Travel Form – Online Immigration and Customs Form
- BIMSAFE app – download on the App Store or Get it on Google Play
- Fast Track Services at the Barbados Airport – Totally Barbados
- Situation Report – Totally Barbados
- What you need to know about COVID-19 in Barbados – Totally Barbados
- Masks should be worn during travel to Barbados and through the airport.
- Social distancing and hygiene protocols are in place.
Learn about COVID-19 from Totally Barbados
View the official Barbados Air Travel Protocols – last updated: June 19th, 2022
— Barbados Removes Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers (effective May 25, 2022)
Ahead of the exciting summer savings season, the Government of Barbados has announced a fundamental change to its travel protocols.
Effective Wednesday, May 25, 2022, fully-vaccinated travelers to Barbados will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test to enter the country.
— Masks are optional outdoors
The protocol change also states that masks will now only be mandatory indoors and on public transportation.
Outdoors; masks are optional.
Unvaccinated travelers
As of June 1, 2022, unvaccinated travelers will require a NEGATIVE pre-flight test within three (3) days before arrival here on the island.
The test may be Standard, Rapid, or Rapid Antigen. All unvaccinated travelers will be required to take a rapid antigen test on arrival at the airport. Once the result is negative, they would be allowed to continue to their accommodation.
The Travel Protocols also state that there will no longer be a quarantine requirement for unvaccinated travelers to Barbados.
Specific Requirements:
The specimen must be taken at an accredited or recognized laboratory by a healthcare provider via any of the below: nasopharyngeal sample, oropharyngeal sample, nasal sample, anterior nares sample, or mid-turbinate sample.
Please note that Barbados will NOT accept the following:
— Shallow, nasal swab samples
— Saliva samples
— Self-administered tests (even if the traveler took the sample under the supervision of a healthcare provider)
— Home kits
Online Travel Form:
— Travelers unable to complete the online travel ED form can complete their travel to Barbados and use the Immigration kiosks on arrival in Barbados.
— The COVID-19 Protocols are sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MHW).
Before arriving in Barbados, complete your online immigration and customs form by clicking this link or going to www.travelform.gov.bb. Travelers should complete the form 24 hours before arrival.
BIMSafe is the new, easy-to-use app designed to simplify and expedite the travel experience to Barbados! Before traveling to Barbados, you can download the app from Google Play and the Apple Store. BIMSafe includes links to the online ED form required for Customs and Immigration. It also allows you to upload your negative COVID-19 test results and complete your health questionnaire, all from one centralized place.
Learn more about the Covid-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Dashboard for Barbados – Sunday, June 30th, 2022
for daily updates, visit the Barbados Government Information Service website at:
https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/
Covid Dashboard for June 30 2022 for the country of Barbados.
Approved Vaccines
NB: Further vaccines may be added by the MHW guided by the WHO emergency listing approval.
When guardians consider travel for unaccompanied minors, they must submit to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for his consideration via [email protected].
Get the latest updates from Airlines that fly here
The Public Service
- Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation
- Barbados Agricultural Management Company
- Barbados Immigration Department
- Barbados Licensing Authority
- Barbados Meteorological Services
- Barbados Postal Service
- Barbados Revenue Authority
- Barbados Statistical Department
- Barbados Tourism Marketing, Inc.
- Cabinet Office
- Central Bank of Barbados
- Central Purchasing
- Child Care Board
- Civil Aviation Department
- Commerce Department in the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce
- Government Health Laboratories
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
- Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Public Affairs
- Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology
- Ministry of the Public Service
- National Assistance Board
- National Disabilities Unit
- National Insurance Department
- Office of the Attorney General, Registrar of the Supreme Court, and Department of Public Prosecutions
- Ministry of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine and Veterinary Services (work as needed)
- Prime Minister’s Office
- Rural Development Commission
- The Treasury
- Urban Development Commission
- Welfare Department
Sources of Information
- Barbados Government Information Service: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/
- Gov.UK – https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados/coronavirus
- Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Barbados
- NationNews – https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244635/barbados-curfew-saturday
- Government Information Service (GIS): https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/
- Government Information Service (GIS): https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/bidc-covid-19-stage-3-response/
- Barbados Government Information Service Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gisbarbados/
Emergency Management Protocols for Barbados
- June 25th, 2022: Gazette June 25, 2022, Part A CLVII No. 71 Emergency Management Directive, 2022 – S.I. 2022 No. 18 – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (COVID-19) – (PROTOCOLS) (NO. 10) DIRECTIVE, 2022
- May 24th, 2022: Gazette May 24, 2022 Part A Directive CLVII No. 58
- May 14th, 2022: Gazette May 14, 2022 Part A Directives CLVII No. 54[6394]
- April 30th, 2022: Gazette April 30, 2022 Part A CLVII NO. 48[6141]
- March 23rd, 2022: Gazette March 23, 2022, Part A VOL. CLVII No. 30[5489]
- March 14th, 2022: Gazette March 14, 2022, Part A & SI 15 CLVII NO. 26[5312]
- February 28th, 2022: Gazette February 28, 2022, VOL. CLVII No. 21 Part A[4945]
- February 14th, 2022: click to download Emergency Management-Covid-19-Protocols-Directive, February 14th, 2022 – 4507 – this Directive shall come into effect on the 15th day of February 2022 and shall cease to have effect on the 28th day of February 2022.
- October 22nd, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 20) Directive, 2021 –
Duration: Monday, October 25th, 2021, to Sunday, November 7th, 2021. - October 15th, 2021: Home Quarantine and Home Isolation Guidelines (PDF) and FAQ – (PDF)
- October 8th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 19) Directive, 2021 – Link to GIS Barbados
Duration: Saturday, October 9th, 2021, to Sunday, October 24th, 2021. - September 25th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 18) Directive, 2021
– Link to GIS Barbados – Duration: Saturday, September 11, 2021, to Saturday, September 25, 2021. - September 10th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 17) Directive, 2021 –
Duration: Saturday, September 11, 2021, to Saturday, September 25, 2021. - August 28th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 16) Directive, 2021 –
Duration: Wednesday the 29th day of August 2021 to Sunday the 12th day of September 2021 between 11 pm and 5 am. - August 21st, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 15) Directive, 2021
Duration: Monday 23rd day of August 2021 to Sunday the 5th day of September 2021 between 11:00 pm and 5 am. - August 6th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 14) Directive, 2021
Duration: Runs from Monday, August 9, 2021, to Sunday, August 22, 2021.
- July 23rd, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 13) Directive, 2021
Duration: Runs from Monday, July 26, 2021, to Sunday, August 8, 2021. - July 12th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 12) Directive, 2021
Duration: Tuesday 13th day of July 2021, to Sunday, the 25th day of July 2021, between 11 pm and 5 am. - June 28th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol Directive, 2021 – June 28, 2021
Duration: Tuesday 29th June 2021 and expires on Monday 19th July 2021. - Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 11) Directive, 2021
Duration: Tuesday 8th June 2021 and expires on Monday 29th June 2021. - Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew (NO. 10) – Directive 2021
Duration: Tuesday 18th May 2021 and expires on Monday 7th June 2021. - COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 9) Directive, 2021
Duration: Tuesday 27th April 2021 and expires on Monday 17th May 2021. - April 10th, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 8) Directive, 2021
Duration: Monday 12th April 2021 and expires on Monday 26th of April 2021. - April 1st, 2021: Official Gazette: Guidelines for Safe Operation of Schools April 2021
- March 26, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management(COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 7).
Duration: 28th day of March 2021 to the 11th day of April 2021 between 9 pm and 5 am. - March 26, 2021: Official Gazette: Proclamation and Emergency Management Act
- March 13, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 6) Directive, 2021
Duration: 15th day of March 2021 to the 27th day of March 2021 between 9 pm and 6 am. - February 27, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 5) Directive, 2021
- February 18, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 4) Directive, 2021
Duration: A curfew is hereby imposed throughout Barbados from the 18th day of February 2021 to the 28th day of February 2021 between 7 pm and 6 am. - February 2, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 3) Directive, 2021 – February 3 – 17, 2021
Duration: 1st day of March 2021 to the 14th day of March 2021 between 7 pm and 6 am. - February 1, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 3) Directive, 2021
- January 30, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 2) Directive, 2021
- January 15, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (Covid-19) Curfew Directive, 2021
- January 15, 2021: Official Gazette: Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (Special Curfew) No.2
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 12 Directive, 2021 – commences on Tuesday, the 13th day of July 2021, and expires on Sunday, the 25th day of July 2021.
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 11 Directive, 2021 – commences on Tuesday the 8th June 2021 and expires on Monday 29th June 2021.
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 10 Directive, 2021
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 9 Directive, 2021
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 8 Directive, 2021
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 7 Directive, 2021
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 6 Directive, 2021
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 5 Directive, 2021
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 4 Directive, 2021
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 3 Directive, 2021 – 6th day of January 2021 to the 14th day of January 2021.
- COVID-19 Curfew No. 2 Directive, 2021
- Travel Protocols
- — Effective June 25th, 2021 – Updated Travel Protocols.
— Protocols for cruises dedicated to fully vaccinated travelers.
— Effective May 8th, 2021 – Entry requirements.
— Effective February 3rd, 2021 – Entry requirements. - Acquiring a Work Permit
- BIMSAFE – BIMSafe is a location and symptoms monitoring mobile app developed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Barbados. It is intended for passengers traveling from High- and Medium-Risk countries and has several different features that adapt to these considerations.
- Government Information Service – COVID-19 Protocols
- Online immigration/customs form.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Coronavirus – COVID-19 Hotline (246) 536-4500 – Government Information Service (BGIS)
- Official Website – Welcome Stamp
- Application Process – General Instructions
- BBC News – Coronavirus: What would working from home on the island be like?
- Facebook – 12-Month Welcome Stamp – Passport and Visa Service
- Guide to Moving to Barbados
- Living in Barbados
- Welcome Stamp – Totally Barbados
- Work
- AZOVA Health – Pre-Arrival, Departure, and Quarantine Release COVID testing for the U.S. Travelers are going to and from Barbados. AZOVA has partnered with Destination to provide a seamless at-home concierge testing service that meets the COVID entry testing requirements. We’ll send a concierge testing professional to your door to administer your test at your home, office, or hotel. You can also schedule your on-island Quarantine Release Test and Departure Test through one of our concierge or lab partners. Rapid results in time for your trip.
- Coronavirus – CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – COVID-19
- Foreign Travel Advice – Gov.UK
- Government of Canada – Destination Barbados
- Travel Advisory – Travel.State.Gov – U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergencies. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- YouTube Video – Live and Work Remote on the island for a year with our Welcome Stamp Visa
- Work Remotely for up to a year under the new scheme – Evening Standard
- Worldometer – Coronavirus Cases:
- World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
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