Visa-Free Countries for Barbados Passport Holders (2026)
Barbados passport holders can visit 175 of 246 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 136 visa-free, 13 with an electronic travel authorization and 26 with a visa on arrival. 35 more offer an e-visa you apply for online. 32 require a visa before travel. That puts the Barbados passport at #20 of 208 in our ranking.
- Visa-free 136
- ETA 13
- On arrival 26
- E-visa 35
- Visa 32
- Special 4
Visa-free access
175
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Passport rank
#20 of 208
E-visa online
35
Visa required
32
Visa-free for Barbados passport holders
136 destinations. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Online travel authorization (ETA) needed for Barbados passport holders
13 destinations. No visa, but you need an online approval before you board.
Visa on arrival for Barbados passport holders
26 destinations. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.
E-visa for Barbados passport holders
35 destinations. Apply online and get approved before you travel.
Visa required for Barbados passport holders
32 destinations. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Special permits and unconfirmed entry
4 destinations. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.
Home: Barbados. Barbados passport holders don't need anything beyond their passport or ID to enter Barbados.
Barbados passport: common questions
How many countries can Barbados passport holders visit without a visa?
175 destinations: 136 visa-free, 13 with an online travel authorization (ETA) and 26 with a visa on arrival. Another 35 let you apply for an e-visa online.
Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for the United States?
Yes. Barbados passport holders need a visa for the United States, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
No visa, but Barbados passport holders need an electronic travel authorization (UK ETA, GBP 20 (from 2026-04-08)) before they travel to the United Kingdom, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for France?
No. Barbados passport holders can visit France visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for Italy?
No. Barbados passport holders can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for Spain?
No. Barbados passport holders can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days.
Which countries need an ETA for Barbados passport holders?
Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Israel, Jeju Island, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, South Korea and Sri Lanka and 1 more. An ETA is an online approval, not a visa, but airlines check it before you board.
Which countries require a visa for Barbados passport holders?
32 destinations, including Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Brunei, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Falkland Islands, Guam and Indonesia. Apply at the destination's embassy, consulate or official visa portal well before you travel.
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Ranked by destinations you can enter visa-free, with an ETA or on arrival.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with the destination's official site before you book and again before you fly.