Barbados Removes Mandatory Second Test for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

Fully vaccinated travellers with a negative Covid-19 PCR test now no longer need to take a second Covid-19 PCR test on arrival in Barbados, or observe a quarantine period.

Health officials at the Grantley Adams International Airport may select fully vaccinated travellers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result at random for a Rapid Antigen arrival test on entry. In this case, these travellers must:

• Take the Rapid Antigen arrival test as directed at the airport free of charge;
• Await the results of the Rapid Antigen Test (no quarantine required due to short turnaround time for results);
• Depart the airport using approved transportation only.

Unvaccinated travellers, as defined in the Barbados Travel Protocols, will continue to adhere to the following protocols:

• Show proof of a negative Standard COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to arrival in Barbados, as outlined in the Barbados Travel Protocols;
• Depart the airport using approved transportation only;
• Quarantine for a period of 5 days at a pre-approved accommodation;
• After day 5 of quarantine, take a mandatory second COVID-19 PCR test at one of the approved labs or testing hotels across the island at a cost to the traveller;
• Continue to quarantine until the results of the second COVID-19 PCR test are received.

For more information on Barbados’ travel protocols, visit barbadostravelprotocols.com.