Barbados Travel Insurance

Basic Information About Barbados

Some important information on Barbados Travel Insurance that we think you’ll want to know before you travel.

Barbados Security Measures for travelers

The Government of Canada will not be responsible for your personal safety and security when you travel abroad, including Barbados, you are responsible for your security abroad. But since we care about your safety and security abroad, we provide you with credible and relevant information in our Travel Advice that will guide you to make the right decision when traveling to Barbados.

Risk Level(s)

Barbados – Take normal security precautions

Travel Health Notice – Zika virus

The Public Health Agency of Canada advises travelers on the Zika virus. It is recommended that Canadians take special precautions when traveling to Barbados and other affected countries. Also, pregnant women should not travel to Barbados or other affected countries.

Entry / Exit requirements

Countries and territories have the right to decide who enters or exits their borders. If you do not meet Barbados’ entry or exit requirements, the Canadian government will not interfere on your behalf.

The information on this page was obtained from the Barbadian authorities, however, it can change at any time. Moreover, you can verify the information with foreign diplomatic missions and consulates in Canada.

Passport

The type of passport you use to travel determines your entry requirement to Barbados. Find out about the passport requirements with your transportation company before you travel.

Barbados Healthcare

Barbados has both private and public healthcare services. Although the facilities in Barbados hospitals may not be up to Canada’s standard, medical treatment in Barbados could be expensive especially if you don’t have Barbados travel insurance or private medical insurance. Also, some hospitals may expect payment for the services, so, you need to have enough money when you travel and also the right travel insurance in place.

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Barbados Travel Insurance News

Safety precautions should be taken when traveling to most parts of the world, Barbados is not an exception. Canadians are advised to take normal security precautions while in Barbados.

However, some criminal activities occur in Barbados such as petty crimes like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Violent crime, armed robbery, and sexual assault may also occur.

The risk of robbery in Barbados has dramatically reduced. In 2015, the Foreign Affairs Department updated the travel advice for Barbados warning travelers of the risk of being robbed while driving in Barbados. Despite the reduced rate of crime, it is advisable to take special precautions when you travel to the Caribbean country.

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