Getting to Barbados & Island Transportation

Airlines
Numerous international airlines provide scheduled service to Barbados and other countries. There are also airlines which link Barbados with the Caribbean.

Traveling Tips
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 are required for citizens from the following countries:

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 require

Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques
Most of the hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments will accept credit cards. Travelers cheques in U.S., U.K. and Canadian funds are also cashable at many outlets. There are many Banks in Barbados (mostly British and Canadian) and most have ABMs that will accept credit cards and Interac. They all dispense funds in Barbados $ at the current rate of exchange.

The major credit cards that are readily accepted are: