November 23, 2021

BARBADOS  WAIVES THE 2nd ENTRY TEST FOR VACCINATED TRAVELERS 

Views of the beach from the Sky Terrace at the new O2 Beach Club and Spa on the south coast Photo Credit 02 Beach Club

Easier Entry Requirements Welcome Travel to  Barbados 

Bridgetown, BARBADOS (Nov. 2021),  Effective now making it easier to travel to Barbados, the government has announced fully vaccinated travelers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be required to take a second COVID-19 PCR test on arrival or observe a quarantine period.    Health officials at the Grantley Adams International Airport may select fully vaccinated travelers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result at random for a Rapid Antigen arrival test on entry. In this case, these travelers must:

  • Take the Rapid Antigen arrival test as directed at the airport free of charge;
  • Await the results of the Rapid Antigen Test (no quarantine required due to short turnaround time for results);
  • Depart the airport using approved transportation only.
Sandals Barbados is an adults-only all-inclusive resort with plenty of pools and swim-up bars Photo Credit Sandals Resorts

Unvaccinated travelers, as defined in the Barbados Travel Protocols, will continue to adhere to the following protocols:

  • Show proof of a negative Standard COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to arrival in Barbados, as outlined in the Barbados Travel Protocols.
  • Depart the airport using approved transportation only.
  • Quarantine for a period of 5 days at a pre-approved accommodation.
  • After day 5 of quarantine, take a mandatory second COVID-19 PCR test at one of the approved labs or testing hotels across the island at a cost to the traveler.
  • Continue to quarantine until the results of the second COVID-19 PCR test are received.
Sandals Barbados is an adults-only all-inclusive resort with plenty of pools and swim-up bars Photo Credit Sandals Resorts

About Barbados

Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes. Rated as one of the world’s sexiest beaches in 2008 by Concierge.com; Barbados’ Crane Beach in St. Philip stands as a premier destination for travelers. Barbados is also the first Zagat-rated Caribbean island and is known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Barbados has hosted several world-class events including The annual Barbados Food & Rum Festival; the 2006 PGA World Golf Championships-Barbados World Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup Finals in 2007, the Sentebale Charity Polo match with Prince Harry of Wales in 2010, and the ICC Twenty20 Cricket Finals for 2010, and the Rihanna LOUD concert in 2012. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts and award-winning, five-star resorts. Grantley Adams International Airport offers even more non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. Barbados was voted eighth in the World by Trip Advisor’s “2008 Travelers’ Choice Destination Awards” in its Top 100 Destinations category. For more information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org, follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VisitBarbados, via Twitter @Barbados.

Crane Beach is one of the prettiest and most private on the island Photo Credit Melanie Reffes. 

For more information on travel protocols, visit www.barbadostravelprotocols.com.