Visa Free Countries for Barbadians

India is home to over a billion people, the best cuisine and the tallest mountain range in the world. 

• Barbados nationals can travel to India for a duration of 90 days by applying for an e-visa. The e-visa costs US$80.
• Travellers are advised to apply for the e-visa at least four days before departure.
• All visitors are to show a valid passport of a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of exit from India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
• The import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
• Also, the importation and exportation of the local currency of India are set at a maximum of INR 25,000.
• Barbados passport holders visiting India with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
• Barbadians must show evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in India. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
• A recent bank statement, to show that the visitor has enough money to spend while in India will be required.
• Minors travelling alone to India are required to have a consent letter signed by both parents or guardian.
• Citizens of Barbados visiting with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Barbados.
• Barbados nationals will not be required to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate. They are advised nevertheless to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
• Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Barbados. There is an international airport in Bridgetown.
• Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Condor, Lufthansa and JetBlue are some of the airlines that fly from Barbados to India.
• The estimated flight duration from Bridgetown to New Delhi, India is 23 hours, 40 minutes.
• The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
• India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November. 
• Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
• India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language.  Hindi and English are however the official languages.
• Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
• The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
• The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type  C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Special delicacies tourists can try while in India are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
• Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats. 
• India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Barbados.
• Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities