Customs
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Barbados Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes or
- 100 cigars or
- A combination of the two not exceeding 230 grams (or 8.1 oz.)
- Illegal drugs
- Guns, explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant products – unless authorised to do so
- Meat and meat products – unless authorised to do so
- Pets and animals – unless authorised to do so
- Foreign rum and matches
- Bags, clothing and other articles made from camouflage material
- Radioactive or other hazardous materials
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- All fruit, vegetables, seeds, plants and plant products will need to be declared at the customs department and accompanied by a Plant Quarantine Officer.
- Meat and meat products will also require a special permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in order to be admitted.
- A permit for the import and trans-shipment at Barbados of all dogs, cats as well as caged birds and poultry will need to be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture inside Barbados. Permits will only be granted for direct importation of dogs and cats from Antigua, Australia, Ireland (Rep. of), Jamaica, New Zealand, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and United Kingdom. Dogs entering the country from the United Kingdom will need a non rabies declaration which has been issued in the last six months from the Ministry Of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and an official veterinarian health certificate clearing the animal of all other diseases issued less than a week prior to departure.
Export Regulations
Canadian citizens staying inside the country for longer than 48 hours can claim up to $400 per trip whilst stays lasting longer than one week can claim up to $750. Canadian residents can also freely export the following.
- 1 litre of alcohol
- 60cc of perfume
- £ 145 worth of personal goods
- American citizens can export the following
- USD 400 personal items
- 1 litre alcoholic beverages
- Stay will have to last longer than 48 hours for duty free amounts to become valid.
- Canadian citizens staying inside the country for longer than 48 hours can claim up to $400 per trip whilst stays lasting longer than one week can claim up to $750. Canadian residents can also freely export the following.
- 1.4 litres alcoholic beverages or
- 1.5 litres of wine
- 24 12oz cans or bottles of beer
- Illegal drugs
- Guns, explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant products – unless authorised to do so
- Meat and meat products – unless authorised to do so
- Pets and animals – unless authorised to do so
- Foreign rum and matches
- Bags, clothing and other articles made from camouflage material
- Radioactive or other hazardous materials
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- No information available
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Barbados
Basic security information for travelers to Barbados
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Barbados
- The general precaution is required; however there is no outstanding disease threat in the country.
- A yellow fever vaccination is required by all travellers coming from or through an infected zone. Travellers from other regions are advised to consider obtaining the vaccination prior to entering the country.
- It is always recommended to keep a certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever when one has travelled to countries with infected areas.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Barbados
- Barbados currently has a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the 20 to 45 age group and all visitors to the country are urged to take great care when dealing with bloody or infected needles or when engaging in sexual activity throughout the course of their visit.
- Although relatively minor, instances of violent crime against foreigners have been reported and all visitors are advised to keep their passport and other valuable items in a safe location at all times and should avoid any obvious displays of wealth which could potentially attract unwanted attention. There have been several sexual assaults against female visitors after dark and all travellers are strongly advised to take great care if travelling alone throughout the country.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Barbados Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
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