Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa to visit Barbados?
No, Ethiopian citizens can enter Barbados without a visa for up to 90 days. This applies to tourism, family visits, business trips, and participation in cultural or sporting activities.
If travelers from Ethiopia wish to stay beyond the permitted period, they must apply for an extension at the Barbados Immigration Department. The approval process depends on immigration policies, and additional documents or fees may be required. Overstaying without authorization could lead to fines or restrictions on future visits.
Immigration and Customs form requirements for Ethiopians traveling to Barbados
All visitors, including Ethiopians, must complete the Barbados Immigration and Customs form online before arrival. This form should be submitted within 72 hours before travel.
To complete the form, travelers need:
• Flight details
• Passport information
• A valid email address.
Upon completion, passengers should save a digital or printed copy of their receipt, which must be presented at Immigration and Customs upon arrival. The online system helps speed up processing and reduces wait times at the airport.
What travel documents do citizens from Ethiopia need to enter Barbados?
To enter Barbados, visitors from Ethiopia must present the following upon arrival:
• A valid passport
• A completed Immigration and Customs form
• Proof of return or onward travel
• Confirmation of accommodation or an address of stay
• Sufficient financial means for the visit.
Entry requirements for Ethiopian citizens traveling to Barbados
All travelers, including Ethiopian citizens, must meet these entry conditions upon arrival in Barbados:
• A passport valid for the entire stay
• A return or onward ticket, if required
• A visa or residence permit (if applicable)
• The address where they will be staying
• A completed Immigration and Customs form
• Proof of financial self-sufficiency
• Minors under 18 traveling without a parent/guardian must carry a signed authorization letter from their parent/guardian.
Best places in Barbados for Ethiopians to visit
Travelers from Ethiopia should not miss these incredible attractions in Barbados:
1. Harrison’s Cave – A magnificent cave system filled with waterfalls, stalactites, and stalagmites.
2. Carlisle Bay – A beautiful beach with crystal-clear water, ideal for snorkeling and diving.
3. St. Nicholas Abbey – A historic plantation house featuring a rum distillery and museum.
4. Oistins Fish Fry – A bustling seafood market known for its fresh fish and lively atmosphere.
5. Animal Flower Cave – A breathtaking sea cave with rock pools and panoramic ocean views.
Do Ethiopian citizens need health insurance to visit Barbados?
Health insurance is not a legal requirement for short-term visitors from Ethiopia, but it is strongly advised. Travel insurance with medical coverage, including emergency evacuation, can be beneficial, as healthcare services in Barbados can be expensive.
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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