This fact sheet is for Canadian nationals only. Please note if you are not a Canadian passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Travel Advice | Travel advice and advisories for Barbados |
| Embassy | Embassies and consulates | Barbados (Government of Canada) |
| Entry Requirements | Arrival in Barbados |
| Visa Information | GOV.BB (www.gov.bb) |
| Currency Conversion | Live Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to Bajan Dollar |
| Cultural Insights | |
| Health Information | Office of Student Services | The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados - Health & Wellness (uwi.edu) |
| Students with Disabilities | Office of Student Services | The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados - Disabilities (uwi.edu) |
| Solo Female Travel | Barbados Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice (solofemaletravelers.club) |
| Gay Travel Index | Gay Travel Index (gayguide.travel) |
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 511 |
| Fire | 311 |
| Police | 211 |
Country Facts
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital city | Bridgetown |
| Language | English is the official language of Barbados but Dialect is mostly spoken by the wide cross-section of the people of Barbados. |
| Currency | Barbados Dollar (US currency widely accepted) |
| Phone Code | +246 |
| Internet Code | .bb |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Drives on | Left |
| Plug Types | Type A, Type B |
| Drinking Water | Safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Anglicanism is the official religion of Barbados but the island is also home to more than 100 religions including but not limited to Moravian, Pentecostal, Spiritual Baptist, Roman Catholics, Seventh Day Adventists and Jehovah's Witnesses. |
| Significant Dates | First Monday in August -- Kadooment Day |