Customs Rules
Import regulations::
Free import for personal use only and by persons of 18 years and over:
- 0.75 litre spirits and 0.75 litre wine;
- 1/4 pint perfume or 1/2 pint of other scent;
- souvenirs up to a value of BBD 100.-.
Meat and meat products: permit obtainable from the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.
Additional Information on regulations::
Prohibited:
- foreign rum and matches;
- fresh fruit if grown in or conveyed through: Argentina, Azores, Bermuda, Italy, Madeira, Society Islands, South Africa, Spain and Venezuela;
- fruits and vegetables if grown in or conveyed through: the State of Florida in the U.S.A. and the States of Tasmania and Victoria in Australia except if accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate stating that they have been fumigated and are free from the Mediterranean Fly;
- bags, clothing or articles made from camouflage material.
Export regulations::
Free export of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages.
Pets::
A permit for the import and transshipment at Barbados of all dogs, cats as well as caged birds and poultry, must be obtained in advance of travel from the Ministry of Agriculture, 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.
Additional requirements for dogs from the United Kingdom:
- non-rabies declaration of the U.K. and dogs concerned during past 6 months, issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;
- health certificate from official veterinarian, issued within 7 days before departure;
- only by non-stop flight LON-BGI on Monday through Friday;
- at least 48 hours prior to arrival a notice with arrival details to be sent to the Station Manager of the arriving airline.
Prohibited: dogs and cats coming from countries other than those mentioned before. Import Permit not required when transit on same aircraft. Pets cannot be removed during transit stop, but must remain on aircraft.
Baggage Clearance regulations::
Baggage is cleared at the airport of Barbados. See also Prohibited items regarding camouflage items.
Exempt: baggage of transit passengers travelling onwards with LIAT (LI) or Carib Express (IM).
Airport Embarkation Tax
No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (Barbadian Dollar-BBD):no restrictions, provided declared on arrival.
Foreign currencies: no restrictions,provided declared on arrival.
Travellers are advised to hold easily convertible currency, such as USD or traveller's cheques in USD.
Currency Export regulations:
1. Residents:
a. Local currency (Barbadian Dollar-BBD): up to BBD 200.-.
b. Foreign currencies: up to the equivalent of BBD 1,500.-.
2. Non-residents:
a. Local currency (Barbadian Dollar-BBD): prohibited.
b. Foreign currencies:up to the amount imported and declared.