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Beginning October 16, travelers from low-risk countries entering Barbados are strongly advised to have a COVID-19 PCR test prior to arrival to expedite processing at the airport.
According to the updated Barbados travel protocols, persons from countries in the very low risk category are not required to take a test before arriving in Barbados.
It also states that it is now mandatory for all people traveling to Barbados from high and medium risk countries to test negative for COVID-19 to travel to Barbados. The test must be done at an accredited or certified facility within three days prior to arrival.
For the COVID-19 PCR test to be considered valid, the test must be taken with a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both), but not with saliva or nasal swab. Rapid or home tests will also be considered invalid.
In addition, travelers from Canada (which is now classified as a high-risk country) are strongly advised to undergo a PCR test three days prior to arrival. According to the risk assessment carried out by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, if travelers cannot receive their test results in time for their trip, they will be able to take a test upon arrival in Barbados and remain in quarantine until they receive a negative test. Outcome.
Once the test is negative, they can proceed to their pre-approved accommodation and the test will be retested after four to five days of restricted movement on your property. Visitors can proceed to enjoy their vacation once they have received a denial and have been approved by health officials.
Updated protocols emphasize that restricted movement means that travelers cannot leave the property or their accommodation prior to their second COVID-19 PCR test and will have limited access to areas of the property.
Meanwhile, monitoring includes daily self-temperature checks and sharing that information with public health teams who will check in by phone or text. Follow-up is generally seven days after arrival or the length of stay, whichever is shorter. Visitors are also encouraged to travel with their own thermometer.
For all other high-risk destinations, according to the risk assessment of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, it is mandatory that all persons traveling to Barbados from high and medium risk countries have a negative COVID-19 test result for travel to Barbados. .
