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BARBADOS DOCUMENTS
Documents: The passport is the document needed to enter Barbados. While the visa is not necessary for a stay of less than 90 days. To enter the island it is mandatory to have a return flight ticket. Remember that children and minors also need their own personal passport.
For the documents needed to travel to Barbados we always recommend checking the country’s official website.
BARBADOS HEALTH INSURANCE, TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Healthcare: Barbados hospital facilities, both public and private, are of a good standard. As always, travel and health insurance is always recommended on every trip abroad. These insurances have negligible costs. In fact, they cost on average between 50 and 100 euros per person. But once you have signed them, they allow you to travel with confidence in the event of health problems or accidents during a trip.
Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required to enter the island of Barbados.
BARBADOS MOBILE PHONES AND INTERNET
Telephones: The international dialing code for Barbados is 001-246.
Cell Phones: The mobile network technologies used on the island of Barbados are CdmaOne and GSM.
Mobile operators in Barbados: Flow, Digicel, Sunbeach.
Internet: The Internet is widespread on the island of Barbados. Many restaurants and bars have free WIFI internet access available to customers. Most hotels on the island have paid or free Internet connections.
BARBADOS POWER PLUGS AND ELECTRIC SOCKETS
Electricity: The electric current is 115 Volts 50 Hz.
Electrical outlets: The power plugs and sockets used in Barbados are those of type A and B. These power plugs and sockets are like those of the United States of America. To use European electrical appliances, or to recharge the batteries of your mobile phone or camera, you need an Universal Travel Adapter.
BARBADOS CURRENCY AND BANKS
Currency: Barbados dollar (BBD).
The climate of Barbados.