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- Crime
- Fraud
- Spiked Food and Drinks
- Women’s Safety
- Demonstrations
- Water Activities
- Adventure Tourism
- Road Safety
- Public Transportation
- Air Travel
Petty Crime
Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, purse snatching, and home burglary occurs. Petty crime may increase during the tourist season from November to April. 1. Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times 2. Don’t leave valuables unattended on the beach 3. Always lock and secure your accommodation doors and windows 4. Avoid carrying large sums of cash or unnecessary valuables
Violent crime
Violent crime, including gun violence, has increased over the past few years in Barbados. Incidents of armed robbery, sexual assault, gang-related shootings and murder have occurred. 1. Be aware of your surroundings at all times 2. Avoid walking alone after dark 3. Avoid isolated areas 4. Avoid showing signs of affluence
Fraud involving use of credit cards, debit cards and ATMs may occur. When using your bank card at a payment terminal or at an ATM: 1. cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN 2. pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others 3. avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature 4. use ATMs located in well-...
Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from people you have just met. They may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.
Women travelling alone may face some forms of harassment, verbal abuse and sexual assault. Advice for women travellers
Demonstrations occur occasionally. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation. 1. Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place 2. Follow the instructions of local authorities 3. Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstratio...
Coastal waters can be dangerous, especially on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island. Riptides are common. Rescue services may not be consistent with international standards. Not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags. 1. Exercise caution when swimming, due to strong undertows, especially on the Atlantic side of the island 2. Follow the instr...
Outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking and other adventure activities can be dangerous if unprepared. Weather conditions can change rapidly. If you intend to practice adventure tourism: 1. never do so alone, and do not part with your expedition companions 2. obtain detailed information on your activity and on the environment in which y...
Road safety can vary considerably across the island. Roundabouts are common. There have been incidents of traffic collisions involving visitors occurring at or around roundabouts. Take extra care when approaching or navigating roundabouts.
Buses
Most buses from the Barbados Transport Board are not reliable and they often travel at high speeds. These can be easily identified as they are painted blue or yellow and license plates beginning with the letter B.
Mini-buses
Mini-buses are privately-owned with licence plates beginning with the letter Z, and are often crowded. They tend to travel at high speed and are known to sometimes be involved in traffic accidents.
Taxis
Taxis are generally reliable. Taxis don’t use meters. There are standard taxi fares for most destinations. 1. Only use licensed taxis 2. Take particular care late at night 3. Confirm the fare in advance 4. Have small bills available for payment
We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards. Information about foreign domestic airlines
Sep 20, 2024 · RISK CATEGORIES OF SELECTED COUNTRIES AS AT SEPT. 24, 2020* A traveller’s risk category will be determined by the highest risk level associated with any country that they have travelled to or transited through within 21 days prior to travel to Barbados. High-Risk: Includes Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, British
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Aug 3, 2020 · Risk Categories of Selected Countries as at Aug 3, 2020 1 Determination of risk is achieved by using World Health Organisation 7-day totals. A traveller’s risk category will be determined by the highest risk level associated with any country that they have travelled to or transited through within 21 days prior to travel to Barbados.
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May 10, 2021 · A+ A-. May 8th, marks the start of new travel protocols for fully vaccinated travelers to Barbados. Travelers to the island who provide a vaccination certificate that shows they have had either the AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson vaccines will quarantine for one or two days at an approved accommodation.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Barbados due to COVID-19. Read the country information page. If you decide to travel to Barbados: See the U.S. Embassy’s web page regarding COVID-19. Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
