Barbados is one of the best serviced destinations in the Caribbean with daily flights from most international cities. With a large international Class 1 airport, Barbados is the jewel of the Caribbean in international travel. It is indeed a major hub for travellers to the Caribbean, whether for business or pleasure, with flights to and from the United States, Canada, England and Europe, as well as inter-connecting flights to the various countries within the Caribbean.
From England and Europe
Virgin Atlantic offers a daily service from London and two flights on Sundays.
British Airways arrives daily and twice on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
From the US
For those of you arriving from the US, American Airlines offers a daily service from Miami and direct from New York on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. US Airways flies into Barbados on Saturday and Delta Airlines on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. The Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines and Air Jamaica also service Barbados from the United States. You can check their websites for their schedules.
From Canada
Air Canada flies daily to Barbados and, in the winter season sometimes adds an additional flight. In addition, there are special charters that operate during the year at peak periods. These include Zoom Airline, Sky Services and Air Transat.From the Caribbean
LIAT, the regional air carrier, has multiple flights into and out of Barbados to various Caribbean countries. American Eagle flies between Puerto Rico and Barbados.Entry Requirements
All visitors to Barbados, including children, require a valid passport and an onward or return airline ticket in order to gain entry into the island. And unless you are a national of one of the following countries you must obtain a visa to visit Barbados: USA, Canada, the Caribbean Community, the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries.Immigration and Work Permits
The Barbados Immigration Act does not allow non-citizens, permanent residents or immigrants to work on the island without a work permit, except certain CARCOM nationals.There are no statutory restrictions on the number of foreign employees a company can have at any time, but employers must establish that the position cannot be filled satisfactorily by a resident or national of Barbados.
Short-term work permits are valid for up to six months and are necessary for company personnel entering the country to assist with the setting up of the operation and training employees. A long-term work permit is valid for up to three years.
Documentation, including photographs, character references and a medical certificate, must be provided and accepted before a work permit is granted.
Additional information on required immigration documents can be obtained from the Immigration Department at:
Chief Immigration OfficerImmigration Department
Careenage House, The Wharf
Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: (246) 426-1011
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