You need a visa for Barbados if you have a Syrian passport

These visas exist for Barbados, but they cannot be applied for online with Syrian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Barbados Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Syrian citizens need a visa for Barbados. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Barbados may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Travel insurance covering medical expenses

Entry requirements for Syrian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Syrian passport holders entering Barbados as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory accommodation booking

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Barbados.

    Visit Barbados Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Required

    Mandatory immigration and customs declaration form

    Travelers must complete an online form, which is available 72 hours before arrival. After completing all required steps, travelers will receive an Immigration and Customs receipt, which can be saved to the traveler's mobile device. Travelers must present the Immigration and Customs receipt in printed or digital form on arrival.

    Barbados Travel Form Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Barbados

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing a return to their residential country from Barbados.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Barbados; -Foreign nationals residing in Barbados.
    Visit Barbados Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in Barbados

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Barbados. The traveler's passport must remain valid throughout the traveler's stay in Barbados.

    Barbados Tourism Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Barbados

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Barbados.

    Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Barbados.

    Last checked 2026-07-29
  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Barbados if staying in the airport transit area for a maximum of 12 hours. Visit the government site to check the entry requirements.

    • Travelers who hold permanent residents of the UK, USA, Canada, Schengen countries and Green card holders do not require a transit visa to Barbados.
    Last checked 2026-07-29

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