| BARBADOS |
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Map location
| Countrywide Info |
Universal Time Zone
(+/- GMT, CET, UTC) |
-4
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| International Country Code |
+1 246
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| IDD International Prefix |
11
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| NDD National Prefix |
1
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Country Currency
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Barbados dollar (B$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of B$100, 20, 10, 5, and 2. Coins are in denominations of B$1, and 25, 10, 5, and 1 cents. The Barbados dollar is fixed to the US$ at 1.98B$ = 1 US$. Major credit cards widely accepted.
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Currency Restrictions |
The export of local currency is prohibited. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival.
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Public Holidays Observed |
New Year’s Day – 1 January
Errol Barrow Day – 21 January
Good Friday
Easter Monday
National Heroes’ Day – 28 April
Labour Day – 1 May
Whit Monday – May
Emancipation Day – 1 August
Kadooment Day – August
Independence Day – 30 November
Christmas 25-26 December
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Main Religions |
Anglican with Catholic minority.
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Languages Spoken |
English with Bajan Creole
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Customs Allowance
and Regulations |
Visa are required by certain nationalities. Please contact the Barbados Tourism Authority Office. Single entry Visa BDS$50.00.
The importation of certain articles are restricted or prohibited in order to protect the community, to maintain animal and plant life, among other reasons. Prohibited articles such as illegal drugs and pornography will be seized and persons may face penalties or prosecution.
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Health Information |
Yellow Fever certificate required from travellers coming in from infected areas. Tetanus immunisation recommended.
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