Barbadian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Barbados for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Barbados for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Barbados e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Barbados visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Barbados tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Barbados nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Barbados in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 7 minutes)
- Atlanta: The Honorary Consulate of Barbados in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- Louisville: The Consulate of Barbados in Louisville, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Barbados in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Barbados in Miami, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- Chicago: The Honorary Consulate General of Barbados in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 7 minutes)
Barbados visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Barbados diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Barbados from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 83,496 | N/A |
| 2009 | 76,293 | -8.63% |
| 2010 | 78,204 | 2.50% |
| 2011 | 83,496 | 6.77% |
| 2012 | 78,792 | -5.63% |
| 2013 | 74,823 | -5.04% |
| 2014 | 76,587 | 2.36% |
| 2015 | 87,024 | 13.63% |
| 2016 | 92,904 | 6.76% |
| 2017 | 97,608 | 5.06% |
| 2018 | 99,960 | 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 & United States comparison
Barbados's area is approximately 430 km2 (166 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 21273.07 times bigger than Barbados.
As of October 2025, Barbados's population is ~289099 people - 340,478,130 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Barbados & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Barbados | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 289,099 | 340,767,229 | 340.5 million fewer people live in Barbados than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 40 | 273 | Barbados has 233 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 128 | 134 | Barbados passport holders visit 6 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 1147 | Barbadian hosts 1119 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Barbados in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Barbados in 2018 was approximately 99,960.
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