Rapid PCR Test taken 24 hours prior now valid for entry into Barbados

Effective this Friday, January 7th, 2022, travellers will be permitted to enter Barbados with a valid negative Rapid PCR COVID-19 test result taken 24 hours prior to arrival, or a negative Standard RT-PCR COVID-19 test result, done within three days prior to arrival.

This is the most recent update (January 3rd, 2022) to the Barbados Travel Protocols, which can be viewed at https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2022.

Accepted COVID-19 tests for entry include those which were taken at an accredited or recognised laboratory by a health care provider via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both). LAMP tests, self-administered tests or home kits and tests using saliva samples will not be accepted.