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Information on this page was last reviewed in December 2025.

Our Fast Facts Guide is independently checked and verified each year by EY Management Ltd.(https://www.businessbarbados.com/business-directory/ernst-young-services-ltd) All of the information in this guide has been carefully collected and prepared, but it remains subject to change and correction. Use these contents for general guidance only and seek assistance from a professional advisor with regard to specific matters.

International Flights to Barbados

Barbados has non-stop daily scheduled airline services to major business hubs including New York, Miami, Toronto, London and the Caribbean islands. There are also regular non-stop scheduled airline services to other major markets including Frankfurt, Charlotte and Panama.

Airlines that fly to Barbados include American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Copa Airlines, Jet Blue, Virgin Atlantic, West Jet, Lufthansa, Intercaribbean Airways and several charter flights companies. The Ministry of Tourism has been working on increasing airlift to the island including the introduction of new airlines such as KLM and Aer Lingus and return of some old ones such as West Jet. Airlines including American Airlines, JetBlue and Air Canada have expanded flight services to Barbados.

Visa Entry Requirements

A valid passport is required by all visitors to Barbados. All visitors are required to have onward or return tickets. Citizens of certain countries will require a visa to visit Barbados. Contact your nearest Barbados Tourism Authority office, one of the Invest Barbados offices or click the link below for further information from the Barbados Immigration Department. Visas are not required for passengers on cruise ships subject to certain exceptions. Learn More(https://immigration.gov.bb/pages/Visa_Requirements.aspx)

Immigration & Work Permits

The Barbados Immigration Act allows non-citizens to work on the island only if they have been granted a work permit. Certain CARICOM skilled nationals may live and work in Barbados without a work permit.