To enhance visitor arrival experiences into the Caribbean Island, the Government of Barbados announced a series of updates after discontinuing its curfew.
From February 26, all travellers to Barbados will have more options with the acceptance of Rapid Antigen tests for entry, once administered by a healthcare provider no more than one day prior to arrival in Barbados. Rapid Antigen Tests are widely available in the UK and results are returned within one hour.
Rapid Antigen Tests join the list of approved tests for entry in Barbados. COVID-19 PCR tests taken no more than three days prior to arrival in Barbados are also accepted. The COVID-19 tests can be taken using samples administered by nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, nasal, anterior nares, or mid-turbinate swabs.
However, PCR tests such as self-administered swabs, shallow nasal swabs and saliva tests will not be accepted. In addition, in-transit passengers will not be required to test in order to transit through Barbados.
