Departure Requirements
All persons departing from the Grantley Adams International Airport must pay departure tax of BDS $25 or US $12.50. This money can be paid in when you check in.
Health Care in Barbados
Barbados has a high standard of health care which is easily accessible to all. The main Government hospital - the Queen Elizabeth Hospital - has 600 beds and offers specialized care in areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, plastic surgery, radiology, etc.
Vaccinations & Inoculations
Vaccinations are not required for entry into Barbados.
Exception: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one (1) year of age, coming from infected areas.
Official Language: English
Capital: Bridgetown
Population: 270,000 approximately
Airport: Grantley Adams International (BGI)
Currency:
Barbados Dollar US$1=BD1.98 (fixed).
UK sterling and US$ is accepted but change will be given in BD$
Climate:
Stable year round climate 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Summer (April-November) average 82 degrees
Winter (December – May) average 79 degrees
Average annual rainfall 47” (Rainiest months, June – November)
Average relative humidity 57-74 percent
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