Barbados visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

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Barbadian Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Barbados visa-free for a period of 180 days (six months).
Visitors intending to visit Barbados require no visa.
A child under the age of eighteen (18) traveling without a parent/guardian must have a letter of authorization from parent/guardian.
Before entry into Barbados, visitors must have a passport valid for the duration of their trip.
Visitors must have a return ticket to country of residence, the intended address they are visiting and evidence of personal support.
A departure tax of US$27.50 applies for all passengers over 2 years old leaving Barbados. From 1 October 2018, an additional fee has been added.
You can apply for an extension of visa if you wish to stay longer than the specified period of your visa.
It’s an offense to overstay the allowed period or to work without a work permit.
While there are no specific vaccinations required for Ghanaians traveling to Barbados, it is still recommended you stay up to date on routine immunizations (tetanus-diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox).
Direct flights are available from Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Barbados, the flight may last for up to 20-21 hours and may have two or more stops.
Anglican is the majorly practiced religion of Barbados, however, there are various other denominations of Christianity and non-Christian religions practiced throughout the island.
Because the time zone in Barbados is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4), Barbados is 4 hours ahead of Ghana.
Getting around in Barbados is possible through various public transportation, including buses of the Barbados Transport Board, mini-buses or route taxis also known as ZR Vans. Transport board buses are owned by the Government of Barbados while mini-buses and ZRs are privately owned, also Uber and other application-based transportation are available such as the Beep Cab.
For visitors in Barbados there are two associated plug types: Type A and B. Plug "Type A" is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plugs "Type B" is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin.
Barbados has a tropical climate which is mostly warm and temperate all year round, with an average daytime high of 30°C / 86°F. Barbados has over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year.
English is the majorly spoken language in Barbados. Bajan language is also popular.
Visitors might want to pick up some basic Bajan phrases from natives to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
Visitors are advised not to put on any form of camouflage clothing as it would be considered a major ‘faux pas’. In Barbados, all forms of camouflage are strictly reserved for armed forces personnel and you may be fined or your items confiscated (so it may be best to leave these articles at home).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the processing period for a visa to Barbados?

The processing period for the Barbados Visa usually takes about 3 weeks,starting from the day payment was made.

How much does a visa to Barbados cost?

A single entry visa can usually cost up to $107 while a multiple entry visa can usually cost up to $211

Eric Baffoe

3 years ago

Pls if I want 2years multiple family visa how much will it cost am Ghanaian

The best time to visit Barbados?

The best times of the year to visit Barbados is usually between the month of July to the month of November,which is when the weather is at its best.

Michael Opoku Marfo

3 years ago

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Is Barbados safe to visit?

The rate of crime in Barbados is generally low,visitors should be rest assured of their safety but like every other country there are minor cases of petty theft.

What currency is used in Barbados?

The official medium of exchange in Barbados is the Barbadian currency or Bajan Dollar which is the official currency of Barbados.

Frank Amoateng

1 year ago

Please I'm a Ghanaian and I want to go to Barbados to work as a midwife can it be possible for me?

I am a Ghanian and i want to go to barbados to work .is it porsible to get carpentry work to do?

Martha

4 years ago

Is it possible to get a nursing job

TAKYIWAA ABIBA

4 years ago

NURSES CAN GET WORK IN BARBADOS

Nafisah Ahmed

3 years ago

I hold a Nursing Assistant Certificate (NAC) in Ghana, please can I get employment relating to healthcare in Barbados?

Nafisah Ahmed

3 years ago

I hold a Nursing Assistant Certificate (NAC) in Ghana, please can I get employment relating to healthcare in Barbados?