Barbados: Officials adjust and extend COVID-19-related curfew and other restrictions through April 25 /update 27

Event

Officials in Barbados modified and extended the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 through at least April 25. Under the new guidelines, a nightly curfew will occur 23:00-05:00 April 15-18 and April 22-25. Additionally, a restriction preventing all persons from leaving their homes 05:00-23:00 will be in effect April 18 and April 25, effectively placing the country under 24-hour curfew on those days.

Other restrictions remain in effect. These measures include the following:

• Cinemas and nightclubs must remain closed.

• Bars may operate at no more than 50 percent capacity.

• Pleasure craft and charter boats may not carry more than 50 percent of their authorized number of passengers.

• Parties, dances, receptions, team sports, and meetings in private, social, or civic organizations are prohibited.

• The wearing of a facemask remains mandatory in all public spaces.

• Individuals must adhere to physical distancing protocols by maintaining at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) between each other.

• Establishment must enforce strict physical distancing and sanitization protocols.

International Travel Protocols
International travel is continuing. Standard travel protocols are being applied to all travelers, regardless of the country departure point. All travelers are required to wear facemasks at the airport. Entry requirements are:

• Authorities require all persons intending to enter Barbados to present a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.

• For entry into Barbados, all travelers must submit an online Immigration/Customs form 24 hours before travel, available online or on the BIMSafe mobile application.

• All arrivals are required to take a rapid antigen test on arrival. Travelers who test negative are required to complete a mandatory five-day quarantine at a government-authorized quarantine center before another PCR test is administered to confirm if the traveler is safe to exit the quarantine. Travelers will be required to wear a tracking bracelet during the quarantine period.

• Any traveler who tests positive will enter an isolation facility.

Authorities could amend any domestic restrictions or entry requirements with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government Travel Protocols
Pre-Arrival Travel Form