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General Travel Advice

Irish citizens do not require a visa to enter Barbados.

A valid passport is required for travel to Barbados. Irish passports should have a validity beyond their length of stay and onward tickets are required for all visitors. Passport cards cannot be used.

Visitors to Barbados are advised to follow the guidance of national and local authorities and stay fully informed of what's going on by monitoring local news and social media.

Citizens can also follow the Embassy of Ireland, USA on  social media to ensure access to relevant updates and alerts.

The hurricane season in the Atlantic normally runs from July to October. You should pay close attention to local and international weather reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Always monitor local and international weather updates for the region by accessing, for example, the Weather Channel, or the US National Hurricane Centre website.

Citizens with plans to be in the affected region during this period should consider the need to travel based on information relating to extreme weather projections.

Emergency Assistance

The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.

You can contact the emergency services in Barbados by dialling the emergency numbers below:

• Police: 211
• Fire brigade: 311
• Ambulance: 511

Our tips for Safe Travels:

• Get comprehensive travel insurance that covers all your planned activities.
• Register your details with us so that we can contact you quickly if there’s an unforeseen crisis like a natural disaster or a family emergency.
• Follow us on twitter @dfatravelwise for the latest travel updates.
• Read our ‘Know Before You Go’ guide.

As there is no Irish Embassy in Barbados, we are limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Irish Embassy in Washington DC.