The form will be available for completion at travelform.gov.bb and should be submitted no less than 24 hours before departure.
All incoming persons must undergo a health assessment which may include a temperature check and a brief interview by Port Health personnel. Masks must also be worn at the airport.
Persons travelling from High and Medium-Risk countries are required to have proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test taken within 3 days prior to arrival in Barbados.
Effective October 16, if you’re travelling from Canada, you are strongly encouraged to take your PCR test a maximum of 3 days prior to arrival. Based on the risk assessment by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, if you are unable to receive your test results in time for your trip, we are prepared to test you on arrival in Barbados and you will remain in quarantine until you receive your negative test result.
Persons arriving in Barbados from High or Medium-Risk countries without a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited or recognized laboratory may be denied entry into the country.
Only persons from Low-Risk countries without a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited or recognized laboratory will be required to take a test upon arrival.
Effective October 16, those travelling from Canada without a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited or recognized laboratory will be required to take a test upon arrival.
Persons travelling to Barbados from High and Medium-Risk countries must have a negative COVID-19 test result in order to enter the country.
Only persons from Low-Risk countries without a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited or recognized laboratory will be required to take a test upon arrival.
Effective October 16, those travelling from Canada without a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited or recognized laboratory will be required to take a test upon arrival.
Test results must be submitted electronically at www.travelform.gov.bb and travellers are required to present a copy of test results (in English) bearing their name, at check-in at the airport as well as on arrival in Barbados. Test results must be validated in order to facilitate boarding and entry into Barbados.
Persons travelling from Low-Risk countries will be tested at the airport free of charge or at approved satellite sites/hotels for a fee of USD $150, plus the cost of the hotel stay. Persons tested at the airport can either await their results at the airport or a designated holding hotel or approved villa at their own expense. All persons must remain in their chosen accommodation until they receive their results. Test results will typically be available within 24 to 48 hours of the sample arriving at the laboratory.
Self-samples, rapid tests or home tests will be considered invalid.
For your COVID-19 PCR test to be considered for validation, your test must be taken at an accredited or certified facility/laboratory by:
- Nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both). Neither saliva nor nasal swabs will be accepted.
- A healthcare provider. The COVID-19 PCR test must be taken by
Relevant accrediting bodies and standards include: ISO:15189, CAP, UKAS or the equivalent.
This will be determined based on your country’s risk. Travellers from High and Medium-Risk countries must have their test completed no more than 3 days before arrival. Those travelling from Low-Risk countries, who have not visited a High-Risk country within 21 days of their arrival, may submit valid test results from a test taken up to 5 days prior to arrival in Barbados.
Here’s a helpful table showing the start and end days for your 3-day testing window:
| If I arrive in Barbados: |
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| I should take my 1st test: |
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No. Persons travelling from or transiting through High-Risk countries with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will have restricted movement at a designated holding hotel or approved villa* at their own expense.
Persons will need to retest 5 days after their first accepted negative test result. Should the second test be negative, they can then enjoy unrestricted movement. They will continue to be monitored for 7 days after arrival.
Persons from High-Risk countries who refuse to have a second test may be denied entry or quarantined for 14 days.
*Due to the limited capacity, the government quarantine facilities, which are provided free of cost, will only be available for Barbadians and permanent residents arriving in Barbados.
Persons travelling from Medium-Risk countries will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms for a period of 7 days after arrival. Travellers will be required to retest 5 days after the first accepted negative test. While awaiting the results of their second test, persons will not be subject to quarantine but will be asked to take careful note of their movements and persons with whom they interact until the test results are returned.
If travellers from Medium-risk countries do not comply with this request for monitoring, they may be quarantined under the Quarantine Act, CAP. 53.
Persons travelling from Very Low-Risk Countries, who have not travelled to or transited through any country designated as High, Medium or Low-Risk within 21 days prior to arrival in Barbados, are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test prior to or on arrival. These travellers will be permitted to leave the airport after clearance by Immigration, Customs and Port Health Officials.
Travellers under 5 years of age will not be required to have a COVID-19 PCR test unless they are symptomatic or any member of the travel party has a positive test result.
Unaccompanied minors will be required to have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result to enter Barbados.
The testing facility at the satellite hotels offers a fast-tracked process through the airport to the testing hotel. Once there, guests will be tested in a more relaxed environment and easily transitioned to a hotel room to await testing and their results.
- The Crane Resort
- Sunbay Hotel
Travellers must remain in their designated accommodation until they receive their results. They will then be required to follow the requirements outlined for their country’s risk category.
You will receive your 2nd COVID-19 PCR test 5 days after you the date of your test on arrival.
For example, if you travel to Barbados on Saturday, and you are tested on arrival, you will receive your 2nd COVID-19 PCR test by the following Thursday. During this time, those travelling from High Risk countries will have restricted movement at their approved accommodation.
Test results will typically be available within 24 to 48 hours of the sample arriving at the laboratory.
If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Barbados, you will first be assessed at a government facility for a minimum of 24 hours. After which, you may request from the Ministry of Health and Wellness the option to self-isolate at your own expense at your hotel or villa, or government approved isolation property. This can be facilitated under strict stipulations that must be signed as accepted and proven to be in place. Alternately, you will be transported to other accommodation for isolation. Upon recovery, you can resume your vacation or you may return home.
There is no charge to stay in government quarantine and isolation facilities. However, if a traveller is approved for self-isolation, they will be required to cover all associated expenses.
No, if you have tested positive, you will be transported to an alternative accommodation on island for isolation and treatment where you’ll stay until you’ve recovered. Upon recovery, you can resume your vacation or return home.
Those persons who are deemed to have been in close contact with a positive case will be restricted to approved facilities until retested and cleared by health officials.
Yes, it is mandatory for travellers from High -Risk and Medium-Risk countries to receive a 2nd test while on island.
Travellers from High-Risk countries who refuse to have a second test may be denied entry or quarantined for 14 days.
You will be retested 5 days after the date of your first accepted negative test. In any event, not less than 48 hours after arrival in Barbados.
Option 1 – Government Facility
Option 2 - Test privately via medical service providers
Option 3 - Arrange testing at your accommodation
Travellers from High and Medium-Risk countries are required to book transportation for their 2nd test only via approved transportation providers. Please contact your accommodation management for approved providers.
Only travellers from Medium-Risk countries may transport themselves to receive their 2nd COVID-19 test. High-Risk travellers must book transportation for their 2nd test via approved transportation providers.
You may book a test at a government facility via the COVID-19 Hotline 1-246-536-4500
Tests are free of charge when conducted at approved government facilities.
Alternatively, persons can pay for tests conducted privately via the below:
Blu Isles Medical Concierge +1-246-622-1299
Platinum Services Limited +1 246 418-6638
Sandy Crest Medical Centre Phone: +1 246-419-4911
Urgent Care Mobile Phone: +1 246-538-3838
Yes, tests can be arranged with private facilities before your trip to Barbados. However, government facilities test daily and therefore do not require appointments to be made before your arrival.
Testing in Barbados will be available during these periods, with the exception of Christmas Day. Your 2nd test can be arranged with private facilities before your trip to Barbados. However, government facilities do not require appointments to be made before your arrival Test results will typically be available within 24 to 48 hours of the sample arriving at the laboratory, but may be slightly delayed due to the holiday period.
Test results will typically be available within 24 to 48 hours of the sample arriving at the laboratory.
If you’re travelling from a Medium-Risk country, you will not be restricted while you await test results. You are however asked to take careful note of places you visit and persons who you come into contact with until your results are returned.
No, once your results are negative you’re free to roam around the island as you please, taking care to observe all COVID-19 protocols in place (e.g. mask wearing, physical distancing and hygiene practices.)
If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Barbados, you will first be assessed at a government facility for a minimum of 24 hours. After which, you may request from the Ministry of Health and Wellness the option to self-isolate at your own expense at your hotel or villa, or government approved isolation property. This can be facilitated under strict stipulations that must be signed as accepted and proven to be in place. Alternately, you will be transported to other accommodation for isolation. Upon recovery, you can resume your vacation or you may return home.
Restricted movement means that travellers from High-risk countries are not allowed to leave their assigned room on property, before they receive their 2nd COVID-19 PCR test results.
Since beaches in Barbados are open to the public, you will not be permitted to go to the beach until you receive your 2nd COVID-19 PCR negative test result.
No, during this time you will not be able to have visitors who are not guests at the property. Once you receive a 2nd negative test result, you will be able to interact with your friends and family as usual.
For the purpose of quarantine, a villa means a self-contained accommodation unit. There must be no common areas accessible by the occupants of the villa.
In the case of quarantine, villa staffing is at reduced levels and visitors are asked to note that staff are required to wear full industry standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the provision of service.
The villa is for the exclusive use of the party of each reservation. Guests are not permitted to leave the accommodation nor are they to receive any visitors, with the exception of the Property Manager or a representative of the villa management company.
There must be 24-hour manned security or security cameras monitored by a security firm in Barbados capable of ensuring that quarantine is not violated. All villas must be registered with the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA) and managed by a villa management company. Any villa to be used for the purpose of quarantine must be approved by the Product Quality Unit of the BTPA. Requests must be submitted by the villa management company at least 3 days in advance of arrival via [email protected]
Due to the limited capacity, the government quarantine facilities, which are provided free of cost, will reserved for Barbadians and permanent residents arriving in Barbados.