GoBarbados Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

The government of the People's Republic of China and the government of Barbados have signed a comprehensive visa free agreement. Chinese citizens entering Barbados should pay attention to the following matters:

1、 Visa free entry to Barbados requires the following documents:

1. A passport with a validity period of more than 6 months;

2. A valid return flight ticket to China or other allowed countries of residence;

3. Completed Barbados entry and exit card;

4. Proof of travel expenses in Barbados (such as credit cards, cash, etc.).

2、 Chinese citizens holding diplomatic, official, or public service ordinary passports are exempt from visa entry and are allowed to stay for no more than 30 days.

3、 Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports are eligible for visa free entry for purposes such as tourism, business cooperation, family visits, and international transit, with a stay period not exceeding 30 days. If you need to extend your stay, you need to go to the immigration office in Pakistan to handle the extension procedures after entering the country. The following materials are required to complete the extension procedures:

1. The completed extension application form;

2. Valid return airfare;

3. A valid passport;

4. A passport photo;

5. 100 bar handling fee.

4、 Chinese citizens entering the country for purposes such as studying, residing, working, or engaging in media coverage still need to apply for the corresponding type of visa from the Pakistani immigration bureau in advance, otherwise they will be refused entry.

5、 According to relevant laws in Pakistan, Chinese citizens who enter the country without a visa are not allowed to stay in Pakistan for more than 30 days, work or study in Pakistan without approval from the immigration bureau. Otherwise, they will be considered illegal and may be deported.

The Immigration Department of Barbados generally issues work permits to foreigners only when there is no suitable person among its residents. Work permits are divided into two types: long-term and short-term, with validity periods ranging from 11 months to 3 years and within 11 months, respectively. Once local residents or trade union organizations raise objections, foreigners' work permits may be canceled at any time. Barbados does not encourage foreigners to engage in retail business, restaurants, bars and other tourism ancillary industries in Barbados. To apply for a work permit, one must submit a work permit application form, proof of employment from the employer in Barbados, a notarized certificate of non criminal record (for those who have been in Barbados for more than six months, a notarized certificate of non criminal record in Barbados must be submitted), a physical health certificate, and a blood test report. In addition to submitting the above-mentioned materials, it is also necessary to submit documents such as income tax certificate and proof of participation in national insurance to apply for an extension.

Barbados student visa fee of $150; The work permit application fee is $150, and the final fee is determined by the type of work permit and its validity period; The permanent residency application fee is $150, and after approval, a fee of $600 is required (as of January 2019). For specific matters, please consult the Embassy of Barbados in China.

On May 27, 2014, the governments of China and Barbados signed an agreement on mutual exemption of visas for personnel holding diplomatic and official passports. The agreement came into effect on August 2, 2014, and holders of diplomatic, official, and service ordinary passports will be able to stay in Barbados visa free for 30 days. The Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Barbados on Mutual Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders came into effect on June 1, 2017. Chinese citizens can enter the country visa free for tourism, business cooperation, family visits, international transit, and other purposes, with a stay period not exceeding 30 days. The Barbados government officially implemented a unilateral visa free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports on December 21, 2016, and for Chinese citizens holding Macau Special Administrative Region passports on July 4, 2019.

Special tip: Once the Immigration Bureau of Barbados finds that foreigners are suspected of illegal immigration, they will be repatriated by the original aircraft.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

1、 Customs regulations

Barbados has strict restrictions on the types and quantities of items carried by inbound travelers. Most passengers entering the airport need to undergo inspection before being released. Passengers carrying prescription drugs must provide an official prescription, and tobacco, alcohol, and other daily necessities are strictly limited. Barbados implements foreign exchange controls, and residents can generally only withdraw local currency from their foreign exchange assets in local banks.

Foreign tourists can purchase duty-free goods directly at the Barbados duty-free shop with their passport and departure ticket. Tobacco and alcohol products cannot be picked up at that time and must be collected at the airport duty-free shop with the purchase invoice when leaving the country.

Barbados Customs Telephone: 1-246-5358700

Barbados Airport Phone: 1-246-5361302

2、 Epidemic prevention requirements

Barbados has strict inspection and quarantine measures for animals and plants. Visitors to Barbados are not allowed to bring agricultural products, various meat products, eggs, animals and plants, etc. Barbados has no special epidemic prevention requirements for tourists from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Residency and Naturalization

The Immigration Act of Barbados stipulates that only those who have been legally residing in Barbados continuously for more than 7 years can apply for permanent residency from the immigration department.

Barbados' nationality policy adopts the principle of combining place of birth and bloodline. Barbados recognizes dual citizenship.

Barbados Immigration Office Phone: 1-246-5354195

Barbados risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

The political situation in Barbados is relatively stable. Barbados is a tourist country, and successive governments have attached great importance to social security. In addition, Barbadian citizens generally have a high level of education, good basic qualities, and harmonious coexistence among multiple ethnic groups. The overall security situation in Barbados is good, with a relatively low crime rate and fewer incidents of heinous terrorism. In recent years, there has been an increase in robbery, theft, and gun violence cases, but they are not specifically targeted at tourists.

It is recommended not to carry a large amount of cash with you during outings. Pay attention to keeping your passport, important documents, and other valuable items safe. Generally, hotel rooms are equipped with safes for guests to use. Avoid going to suspicious places and strengthen prevention of suspicious individuals. Once an accident occurs, immediately report to the police.

It is also necessary to fully implement safety precautions for water sports. It is recommended to choose public beaches monitored by security personnel, pay attention to waves and warning flags (red indicates no entry into the sea; yellow indicates entry into the sea but with higher risks).

natural disaster

Barbados has a tropical maritime climate with temperatures ranging from 21 ℃ to 31 ℃. The rainy season is from July to December every year, and the dry season is from January to June. June to November is the hurricane season.

During hurricane season, attention should be paid to tracking weather forecasts, storing water and food appropriately, and taking preventive measures.

FDA

The hygiene conditions of local and imported food in Barbados are relatively good, and the hygiene of restaurants is guaranteed. Food poisoning and foodborne diseases occur less frequently.

Urgent Help

Fire alarm: 311.

Bandit police: 211.

First aid: 511.

air traffic

Barbados is an important shipping center in the Caribbean region. Grantley Adams International Airport is located 18 kilometers from the capital and is one of the most modern international airports in the Caribbean region, capable of handling large aircraft such as Boeing 747-400. Barbados International Airport is a transportation hub in the Caribbean region, with flights to most Caribbean countries as well as to cities such as New York, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, London, Frankfurt, and Toronto in the United States and Canada. China to Barbados has not yet opened a direct flight route, and passengers traveling to Barbados must choose to transfer in the above-mentioned cities. There is an ABC highway that runs through the south of Barbados from east to west, connecting the capital city of Bridgetown with the airport, and is the main thoroughfare leading to the airport. There are multiple bus routes to reach the airport in densely populated areas of Barbados.

Barbados Airport Phone: 1-246-5361302

land transport

The roads in Barbados are well connected, but some sections have poor road conditions. Most roads are narrow and do not differentiate between motorized vehicles, non motorized vehicles, and sidewalks. Due to the increasing number of vehicles, the incidence of traffic accidents is on the rise. Barbados vehicles drive left on the right, opposite to Chinese Mainland. Left wheel drive vehicles are also allowed to drive on the road. Local residents drive at a fast speed, but most of them pay attention to courtesy.

Barbados has many vehicle rental outlets with a complete range of vehicle types. There are small cars, jeeps, 8-seater passenger cars, etc. Tourists can apply for car rental at the airport, travel agencies, hotels, or make advance reservations. When renting a car, a driver's license (from your home country or another country) is required. Medium and large buses can be rented together with the driver. When driving or playing, one should be familiar with the regulations, road conditions, and driving routes of the bus, fasten their seat belts, pay attention to safe driving, and avoid non motorized vehicles and pedestrians; Prohibition of drunk driving (the Pakistani government conducts random alcohol and drug testing on motor vehicle drivers); It is strictly prohibited to use electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets while driving. Violators will be fined up to 3000 bar or imprisoned for more than one year; Please pay attention to the disabled parking space prompt when parking. Anyone who illegally parks in a disabled parking space will be fined up to 500 bar yuan. Ba Road often has roundabouts, and vehicles entering and exiting the roundabout should give way. Generally, turn signals should not be turned on, and special attention should be paid.

water communication

Bridgetown Port in Barbados is an all-weather deep-water port operated and managed by the Barbados Port Authority. About 90% of imported goods from Barbados' manufacturing and retail industries arrive through this port. The port can accommodate 10000 ton ocean going passenger and cargo ships, with a cargo throughput of over 1.3 million tons in 2019 and more than 820000 cruise tourists received (data from the official website of Bridgetown Port).

Urban transportation

Local taxis in Barbados have good safety performance, but there is no meter. When taking a taxi, you can negotiate the price with the driver first. The government has regulations on taxi prices, with a fare of 2 yuan per kilometer; Charter buses are generally priced at 50 yuan per hour (taxi, charter, etc. prices may vary during peak and off peak seasons), regardless of mileage. Both buses and minibuses have a single fare of 3.5 bus yuan.

major city

The country is divided into 11 districts, namely Christ Church, St. Andrew, St. George, St. James, St. John, St. Joseph, St. Lucy, St. Michael, St. Peter, St. Philip, and St. Thomas.

Commodity prices

The supply of goods in Pakistan is sufficient, and daily necessities can be guaranteed. In daily life and consumer goods, except for a few varieties such as beer, rum, and soft drinks that are locally produced and processed, the vast majority are imported, so prices are expensive, roughly more than four times higher than in China.

Barbados uses US dollars or Barbadian dollars. 1 US dollar can be exchanged for 2 Brazilian dollars according to official exchange rates. If exchanged at a bank, it is generally 1:1.98, while hotels and restaurants usually exchange it at 1:1.95.

At present, Barbados imposes a 17.5% value-added tax on most goods and services, a 7.5% value-added tax on hotel accommodation fees, and some hotels also charge a 10% service fee. Starting from July 2018, hotel room service fees will be charged (ranging from 5 to 20 bar per room per night).

Insurance Medical

1、 Barbados has good hygiene conditions and a high level of medical care. National hospitals and clinics provide free medical care to Pakistani citizens, but the waiting time is long. Private clinics provide better services, but the cost is higher. Commonly used drugs can generally be purchased at pharmacies. Mosquitoes are abundant in rainy season, and the health department regularly conducts spray to kill mosquitoes in each district. Dengue fever still occurs occasionally, but in recent years, there are few deaths caused by the disease. In the past two years, outbreaks of chikungunya fever (similar to dengue fever) and Zika disease caused by mosquito bites have occurred on the island.

2、 Tourists are advised to purchase appropriate medical insurance just in case. You can carry mosquito repellent products such as wind oil essence and cooling oil. Barbados has a few plants, such as a fruit that grows on trees and resembles a crabapple. The juice contains toxins that can cause skin or eye poisoning and cannot be picked or touched.

3、 Main hospitals

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Barbados telephone: 1-246-4366450; Emergency hotline: 1-246-511.

Customs taboos

More than 90% of Barbarians are of African black descent, and 4% are of European descent. Most residents believe in Christianity, with a very small number of Muslims. Cultural diversity, integrating cultures from Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and other regions. When encountering problems in Barbados, you can first report them to the relevant departments, and they are generally taken seriously. However, the processing time may be longer, and you need to be patient and not constantly urged. If necessary, a lawyer can be hired to handle it through judicial channels.

In addition to New Year, May Day, and traditional Western holidays such as Christmas and Easter, Barbados' main holidays include Independence Day (November 30th), Heroes' Day (April 28th), Slave Liberation Day (August 1st), and Harvest Festival (the first Monday of August).

Communications Power

The country code for Barbados is 1-246, and international calls from Barbados require dialing 011. The domestic telephone charges in Pakistan are relatively cheap, but the charges for making international calls are higher. Chinese mobile phone users who have enabled international roaming can use it locally in Pakistan, and other GSM standard mobile phones can also be used after switching to the local SIM card.

Barbados has developed network communication, a high degree of Internet penetration and stable network signals. The contact number for Ba FLOW Network Company is 1-800-804-2994.

Barbados has two voltage options: 110V and 220V. The former is for basic electricity use and uses American style plugs; The latter is high power consuming devices such as air conditioners, refrigerators, etc., which use British style square pin plugs.

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