Fall for the Beach in Barbados

• Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay.
• Online Immigration & Customs Form (ED Form): This is mandatory. You must complete it at travelform.gov.bb within 72 hours before you arrive.
  • Tip: Save the receipt/QR code to your phone or print it; you’ll need to show it to officers upon arrival.
• Proof of Onward Travel: You may be asked for a confirmed return or onward ticket.
• Visa: Citizens of the US, UK, Canada, and EU generally do not need a visa for stays up to 6 months.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination: Only required if you are traveling from a country with a high risk of transmission.

2. Currency and Payments

• Official Currency: The Barbadian Dollar (BBD), often written as BDS$.
• Fixed Exchange Rate: The rate is fixed at $1 USD = $2 BBD.
  • Because the math is so simple (2-to-1), it's very easy to calculate prices!
• Using US Dollars: US cash is widely accepted across the island, but you will almost always receive your change in Barbadian Dollars.
• Credit Cards & ATMs: Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are plentiful in Bridgetown, Holetown, and the South Coast.