Barbadian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Barbados for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Barbados for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Barbados e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Barbados visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Barbados tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Barbados nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Honorary Consulate of Barbados in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
Barbados visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Barbados diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Barbados from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20,448 | N/A |
| 2009 | 18,684 | -8.63% |
| 2010 | 19,152 | 2.50% |
| 2011 | 20,448 | 6.77% |
| 2012 | 19,296 | -5.63% |
| 2013 | 18,324 | -5.04% |
| 2014 | 18,756 | 2.36% |
| 2015 | 21,312 | 13.63% |
| 2016 | 22,752 | 6.76% |
| 2017 | 23,904 | 5.06% |
| 2018 | 24,480 | 2.41% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Barbados & France comparison
Barbados's area is approximately 430 km2 (166 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 1273.39 times bigger than Barbados.
As of October 2025, Barbados's population is ~289099 people - 65,702,420 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Barbados & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Barbados | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 289,099 | 65,991,519 | 65.7 million fewer people live in Barbados than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 40 | 267 | Barbados has 227 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 128 | 143 | Barbados passport holders visit 15 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 479 | Barbadian hosts 451 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Barbados in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Barbados in 2018 was approximately 24,480.
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