Visitor & short-stay visas
Barbadian Barbados Entry Visa
The entry visa required by nationals on the Barbados visa-requirement list, available as a single-entry visa (one entry within three months) or a multiple-entry visa (multiple entries within six months).
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Barbados government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Entry Visa
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa
- Single entry
- US$107.00
- One entry within a three-month period
- Multiple entry
- US$211.00
- Multiple entries within a six-month period
- Processing
- Around 3 weeks
- Updates are not given during processing
Who it is for
- Nationals of countries listed as requiring a visa to enter Barbados
- Visitors travelling for tourism, family visits or short business who need a visa
Requirements
- Completed and signed application form (Form J)
- Copies of the passport outer cover and biometric page
- A photograph
- Birth and, if applicable, marriage certificates
- A cover letter to the Chief Immigration Officer stating the purpose, dates and contact details
- Employment or educational documentation
- Proof of status if residing outside your country of birth (work permit, student visa or residence permit)
What you can do
- Single-entry visa: make one entry within a three-month period
- Multiple-entry visa: make multiple entries within a six-month period
- Visit for tourism, family or short business as stated in your application
How to apply
- Apply through the Immigration Department before booking travel
- Submit the application form with all supporting documents and pay the fee
- Allow around three weeks for processing; the visa is issued as a letter to present at check-in and on arrival
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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