Is there a travel warning for Barbados?

Barbados is currently under a Level 1 Travel Advisory: Exercise Normal Precautions due to COVID-19. Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ for further information on U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories.



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avoid isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark. only use licensed taxis. take particular care at late night street parties, especially during the festival season. do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery.

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Barbados is as safe as anywhere in the world as long as you take the necessary precautions. Do not walk alone at night in unlit places, on beaches etc. It is safe to drive anywhere on the island just do not stop if anyone waves you down, possibly can happen but not very often.

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Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.

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Safety: Barbados vs. Jamaica. Barbados is largely considered to be one of the safest islands in the Caribbean, but it is still important to be aware of your surroundings there as you would at home, especially at night.

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Pack medication in their original, labelled containers. Carry a copy of the original prescription. Carry an extra supply of medication in case your travel is unexpectedly extended. Pack medicines in your hand luggage rather than your checked luggage.

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The best time to visit Barbados is between December and June, when the weather is driest. The island has a warm, tropical climate year-round, with temperatures averaging highs of 86°F and humidity levels of 70% to 75%.

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Effective 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.

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Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: none. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (with the exception of Guyana and the island of Trinidad unless an outbreak is occurring).

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