Do Antiguan and Barbudian citizens require a visa for Barbados?
Antiguan and Barbudian citizens can travel to Barbados without a visa. This exemption covers tourism, visiting family, business trips, and participation in cultural or sports events.
Immigration and Customs form for Antiguans visiting Barbados
All visitors, including Antiguans, are required to complete the Barbados Immigration and Customs form online before arrival. The form must be submitted within 72 hours prior to travel.
To fill out the form, travelers need:
• Flight details
• Passport information
• A valid email address.
After submission, travelers should save a digital or printed copy of the confirmation to present upon arrival. Completing the form in advance ensures a faster and more efficient entry process at the airport.
Required documents for travelers from Antigua & Barbuda entering Barbados
Visitors from Antigua & Barbuda must present the following upon arrival in Barbados:
• A passport valid for the duration of their stay
• A completed Immigration and Customs form
• Proof of onward or return travel
• Details of their accommodation or a local contact address
• Evidence of sufficient funds to support their visit.
Entry requirements for Antiguan and Barbudian citizens traveling to Barbados
To be granted entry to Barbados, Antiguan and Barbudian citizens must provide:
• A valid passport for the duration of their trip
• A return ticket or onward travel proof if required
• A visa or residence permit (if applicable)
• The address of their stay in Barbados
• A completed Immigration and Customs form
• Proof of financial means to support their visit
• Minors under 18 traveling alone must have a letter of consent from a parent or guardian.
Best attractions in Barbados for travelers from Antigua & Barbuda
Visitors from Antigua & Barbuda should not miss these top sights in Barbados:
1. Harrison’s Cave – A stunning underground cave system with unique limestone formations and flowing streams.
2. Carlisle Bay – A scenic beach ideal for snorkeling, featuring shipwrecks and vibrant marine life.
3. St. Nicholas Abbey – A historic plantation house and rum distillery offering insight into Barbados' colonial past.
4. Oistins Fish Fry – A lively market known for fresh seafood, music, and local culture.
5. Animal Flower Cave – A natural sea cave with rock pools and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Health insurance guidelines for Antiguans visiting Barbados
While health insurance is not a legal requirement for entry into Barbados, travelers from Antigua & Barbuda are strongly advised to obtain travel insurance with medical coverage and emergency evacuation. Medical care in Barbados can be expensive, and serious health issues may require transportation to another country for treatment.
Holders of passports issued by any country can transit through Barbados for 12 hours, except for nationals of Algeria, who must obtain a transit visa.
Barbados divides countries into one of two categories based on their rabies risk.
Category 1: Countries and territories that are rabies free or those that present a low risk with respect to rabies- this includes Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba,Ascension Island, Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, BES Islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba) , British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands , Channel Islands, Curacao, Dominica, European Union Member Countries, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Greenland, Guam, Guadalupe, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, russian federation, St. Helena, St.Kitts & Nevis, St.Lucia, St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Pierre & Miquelon, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Wallis & Futuna.
Category 2: All other countries and territories. Animals travelling by sea (e.g. on yachts, cruise ships and cargo vessels) also fall into this category
Notice: Failure to satisfy all of the health conditions laid out in the health requirements will result in your pet being refused entry into Barbados
Barbados does not quarantine cats and dogs that meet the following requirements.
1) All dogs and cats entering Barbados must be permanently identified with a microchip (ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to standard 11785) and must be vaccinated against rabies after microchip implantation. Only ISO standard microchips should be used. The identification number stated in the certificate should be identical to that which can be found on the animal. All supporting certificates (rabies vaccination, laboratory test results) should bear the microchip number. The certifying veterinarian must be able to verify the microchip number before signing the certificate.
2) An Import Permit must first be obtained from the Veterinary Services Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Water Resource Management, Barbados. Permits are valid for six (6) months from the date of issue. Application forms are available from the Veterinary Services office or can be downloaded from the Ministry of Agriculture’s website.
3) The animal must be implanted with a microchip before or at the time of vaccination against rabies. Only inactivated virus vaccines manufactured in compliance with the recommendations of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Manual should be used. The validity of the vaccine is according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The vaccination should have been carried out when the animal was at least three (3) months old. In the case of a booster vaccination, the booster must have been administered on or before the date of expiry of the previous vaccine. There is a wait of thirty-five (35) days from the date of administration of a primary rabies vaccination or revaccination of an expired or missed rabies booster vaccination before your dog or cat is eligible to enter Barbados. If the vaccine manufacturer’s data sheet requires more than one vaccination to complete the primary course of vaccinations, the 35 day wait applies from the date of the final vaccination of that course. The day of vaccination counts as day 0.
4) Heartworm Disease Test: Dogs over 6 months old must be tested for heartworm disease within the 30 days prior to leaving the U.S. (Cats do not require a heartworm test):
- ELISA antigen tests such as the IDEXX® SNAP® test kit may be used. If the ELISA test is positive or if the animal was previously treated for heartworm, then the modified Knott’s test may be carried out to demonstrate the absence of microfilaraemia.
- Parasite Treatment: Dogs must be treated for ticks and tapeworms within the 7 days prior to leaving the U.S. The tapeworm treatment must contain praziquantel. Cats do not require parasite treatment.
- Rabies Antibody Titer Test: Animals that have been in a Category 2 country in the 3 months prior to travel from the U.S. to Barbados as well as pets arriving by sea must be tested for rabies antibodies using a FAVN test done at an approved laboratory. The test must be done at least 30 days after rabies vaccination with results ≥ 0.5 IU/ml. In the case of a failed test result (less than 0.5 IU/ml), the animal must be revaccinated and retested before travel is allowed.
5. All dogs and cats entering Barbados must be accompanied by an Official Export Health Certificate endorsed (signed and stamped) by the Official Veterinary Services of the country of origin. Within seven (7) days of travel, the pets must undergo a veterinary examination and be issued with an Official Veterinary Export Health Certificate.
The Official Health Certificate must be endorsed (signed and stamped) by an Official Government/Federal Veterinarian. This may not be the same veterinarian who carries out the procedures and/or fills out the health certificate. The Official Veterinarian should see the import permit before issuing the Export Health Certificate.
The export health certificate is valid for a period of 10 days from the date of endorsement by the Official Veterinarian. In the case of animals traveling by sea, validity can be extended for the period of the voyage
Residency: Cats and dogs from Category 1 countries must demonstrate that they have spent at least three (3) months continuously either in the country of export or in other Category 1 countries immediately prior to entry. This three (3) month period may be partly in the country of export and partly in another Category 1 country. If the latter is the case, the certifying veterinarian must be able to verify this prior to signing the certificate. All animals that do not fall into Category 1, including pets that have not been in a Category 1 country for more than 3 months and animals arriving by sea must satisfy the conditions for Category 2
Barbados does not publish a list of banned breeds.
Free import
• 200 cigarettes or
• 100 cigars or
• A combination of the two not exceeding 230 grams (or 8.1 oz.)
Prohibited
• Illegal drugs
• Guns, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Plant and plant products – unless authorised to do so
• Meat and meat products – unless authorised to do so
• Pets and animals – unless authorised to do so
• Foreign rum and matches
• Bags, clothing and other articles made from camouflage material
• Radioactive or other hazardous materials
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Pornographic material
Restricted
• All fruit, vegetables, seeds, plants and plant products will need to be declared at the customs department and accompanied by a Plant Quarantine Officer.
• Meat and meat products will also require a special permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in order to be admitted.
• A permit for the import and trans-shipment at Barbados of all dogs, cats as well as caged birds and poultry will need to be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture inside Barbados. Permits will only be granted for direct importation of dogs and cats from Antigua, Australia, Ireland (Rep. of), Jamaica, New Zealand, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and United Kingdom. Dogs entering the country from the United Kingdom will need a non rabies declaration which has been issued in the last six months from the Ministry Of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and an official veterinarian health certificate clearing the animal of all other diseases issued less than a week prior to departure.
Free export
• 1 litre of alcohol
• 60cc of perfume
• £ 145 worth of personal goods
• American citizens can export the following
• USD 400 personal items
• 1 litre alcoholic beverages
• Stay will have to last longer than 48 hours for duty free amounts to become valid.
Canadian citizens staying inside the country for longer than 48 hours can claim up to $400 per trip whilst stays lasting longer than one week can claim up to $750. Canadian residents can also freely export the following.
• 1.4 litres alcoholic beverages or
• 1.5 litres of wine
• 24 12oz cans or bottles of beer
Prohibited
• Illegal drugs
• Guns, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Plant and plant products – unless authorised to do so
• Meat and meat products – unless authorised to do so
• Pets and animals – unless authorised to do so
• Foreign rum and matches
• Bags, clothing and other articles made from camouflage material
• Radioactive or other hazardous materials
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Pornographic material
Restricted
• No information available
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