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Barbados

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Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 02 October 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

(see travel advice legal disclaimer)

Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas

UK passport holders do not need visas to enter Barbados for visits up to six months. But you are normally only granted 28 days entry on arrival. You should note that overstaying without permission from the authorities is an offence, as is taking any form of employment without a work permit. Visa extensions and work permits must be applied for at the Immigration Department, Careenage House, The Wharf, Bridgetown.

Entry requirements may change from time to time and should be checked with the Barbados High Commission in London.

Passport validity

As long as your passport is within its stated validity you should be able to enter and leave Barbados without a problem.

Meat products

You are banned from bringing meat products into Barbados from the United Kingdom in your personal luggage.

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Contacts

Barbados, Bridgetown, British High Commission

Address:

British High Commission
Lower Collymore Rock
PO Box 676
Bridgetown

Telephone:

(1) (246) 430 7800

Fax:

(1) (246) 430 7851 Chancery
(1) (246) 430 7860 Management/Consular
(1) (246) 430 7826 Trade & Investment/Information

Email: britishhcb@sunbeach.net

Office hours:

Mon-Thurs: 1200-2000;Fri: 1200-1700 GMT
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1600; Fri: 0800-1300 Local Time

Website: http://www.ukinbarbados.fco.gov.uk

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