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Grantley Adams Int'l - Bridgetown



Air Travel


International Airport

Barbados (BGI) (Grantley Adams), 13km (8 miles) east of Bridgetown, near Christ Church.

Scheduled flights to Barbados

From USA

Air Jamaica
American Airlines
BWIA
US Airways

From Canada

Air Canada
BWIA

From Europe

British Airways
BWIA
Virgin Atlantic

From within the Caribbean

Air Jamaica
BWIA
Caribbean Star
LIAT

In addition, there are several charter airlines which service Barbados. See your travel agent or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority

Departure Tax
Bds$25 for all departures. Passengers in transit who will be remaining in Barbados for less than 24 hours and children under 12 are exempt.


Entry Requirements

Every person entering Barbados, including all North American citizens (Americans and Canadians), should be in possession of a valid passport and a valid return ticket.

Visas required for Barbados


Visas are required for citizens from the following countries:
Afghanistan Kuwait
Algeria People's Republic of Laos
Andorra Lebanon
Angola Liberia
Bahrain Libya
Benin Madagascar
Bhutan Monaco
Bolivia Macau
Bosnia - Herzegovina Morocco
Burkina Faso Mongolia
Burundi Mozambique
Cambodia Myanmar (formerly Burma)
Cameroon Namibia
Cape Verde Nepal
Central African Republic Niger
Chad Oman
China Pakistan
Comoros Paraguay
Congo Philippines
Djibouti Qatar
Dominican Republic Rwanda
Ecuador San Marino
Egypt Sao Tome & Principe
El Salvador Saudi Arabia
Equatorial Guinea Senegal
Ethiopia Somalia
Gabon The Sudan
Guatemala Syria
Guinea Taiwan
Guinea-Bissau Thailand
Haiti Togo
Honduras United Arab Emirates
India Vatican City
Indonesia Vietnam
Iran People's Democratic Republic of Yemen
Iraq Yemen Arab Republic
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Yugoslavia
Jordan Zaire
Kampuchea  


Applicants for visas must complete form in duplicate. The form is to be accompanied by two (2) passport size photographs. The fee for a single entry visa is BDS$50.00 and for a multiple entry visa is $60.00. Visas may be obtained from any of Barbados' Missions overseas.

Contact your nearest Barbados Tourism Authority office for application forms and requirements.




Cruise Ship Passengers

Visas are not required for passengers on cruise ships with the exception of citizens of the C.I.S., Eastern European countries, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, South Africa and Korea.

Cruise ship passengers who are "in-transit" and stay less than 24 hours are not required to carry a valid passport.

However, if you are beginning and ending your trip in Barbados or are "in-transit" to take a flight at the Grantley Adams International Airport, you are required to possess a valid passport.


You may contact the Barbados Immigration Department at: 1-800-268-9122 for more information.




Duration of Visit to Barbados

Visitors coming to Barbados should provide proof of adequate means of support for the duration of their stay to the satisfaction of the Immigration officer at the port of entry. They should be in possession of valid return tickets.

Extension of stay

Visitors wishing to extend their stay should apply to:

The Chief Immigration Officer
Immigration Department
Careenage House, The Wharf
Bridgetown,
Barbados
Tel: (246) 426-1011


Barbados At A Glance

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Language: English

Government: parliamentary democracy; independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth

Capital: Bridgetown

Size: 431 sq km

Location: Caribbean, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela

Climate: Tropical; rainy season (June to October). Average daytime high of 75 - 85F. The nights are usually slightly cooler.

Electricity: 110 Volts, 50 cycles

Currency: Barbados Dollar

Auto Rentals: International and local rental agencies are available, drivers license required

 

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