Barbadian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Barbados for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Barbados for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Barbados e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Barbados visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Barbados tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Barbados.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Barbados.
If you are looking for Barbados visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Barbados nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The High Commission of Barbados in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Barbados in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Honorary Consulate of Barbados in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 55 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate of Barbados in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Barbados in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
Barbados visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Barbados diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Barbados from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 74,957 | N/A |
| 2009 | 82,848 | 10.53% |
| 2010 | 78,113 | -5.72% |
| 2011 | 75,746 | -3.03% |
| 2012 | 79,692 | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 76,535 | -3.96% |
| 2014 | 77,324 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 78,903 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 77,324 | -2.00% |
| 2017 | 81,270 | 5.10% |
| 2018 | 79,692 | -1.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Barbados & Canada comparison
Barbados's area is approximately 430 km2 (166 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 21147.70 times bigger than Barbados.
As of October 2025, Barbados's population is ~289099 people - 39,132,580 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Barbados & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Barbados | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 289,099 | 39,421,679 | 39.1 million fewer people live in Barbados than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 40 | 144 | Barbados has 104 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 128 | 129 | Barbados passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 469 | Barbadian hosts 441 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Barbados in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Barbados in 2018 was approximately 79,692.
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