BARBADOS REMOVES TESTING FOR FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELLERS (EFFECTIVE MAY 25TH, 2022) 

Ahead of the exciting summer season, the Government of Barbados has announced a key change to its travel protocols. Effective Wednesday, May 25, 2022, fully-vaccinated travellers to Barbados will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test to enter the country.

Masks optional outdoors

The change in protocols also states that masks will now only be mandatory indoors and on public transportation. Outdoors, masks are optional.

Unvaccinated travellers

As of June 1, unvaccinated travellers will require a NEGATIVE pre-flight test within three (3) days prior to arrival here on the island.

The test may be Standard PCR, Rapid PCR or Rapid Antigen Test. All unvaccinated travellers will be required to take a rapid antigen test on arrival at the airport. Once the result is negative, they would be allowed to continue on to their accommodation.

The Travel Protocols also state that there will no longer be a quarantine requirement for the unvaccinated travellers to Barbados

Specific Requirements:

The specimen must be taken at an accredited or recognized laboratory by a healthcare provider via any of the below: nasopharyngeal sample, oropharyngeal sample, nasal sample, anterior nares sample or mid-turbinate sample.

Please note that the following will NOT be accepted:

Shallow nasal swab samples

Saliva samples

Self-administered tests (even if the sample was taken under the supervision of a healthcare provider)

Home kits

On-line Travel Form:

Travelers who are unable to complete the online travel ED form can complete their travel to Barbados and use the Immigration kiosks on arrival in Barbados. 

The COVID-19 Protocols are sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MHW)