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- Capital
- Bridgetown (BGI)
- Dialing Code
- + 246
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -4
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- February - May
- Currency
- Barbados Dollar (BBD)
Travel Tips
- It is illegal for civilians to wear camouflage clothing
- Nude sunbathing is illegal
- Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink
Last updated 28 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 21
April: 3, 6, 28
May: 1, 25
August: 1, 3
November: 30
December: 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
No visas are required by South African passport holders for tourism purposes, for a maximum stay of 6 months
You do require a visa for work or study purposes
More information here
Entry Requirements
Ensure passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from date of entry and that there are blank pages in the passport, a return ticket will also be required
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica