Barbadian Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenyans visiting Barbados can stay for a duration of 6 months in the country without a visa.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of arrival in Barbados.
- Visitors are to provide a proof of accommodation, as well as a copy of a financial statement showing they have enough money to take care of themselves for their entire stay in Barbados.
- Visitors under the age of eighteen (18) travelling without a parent or guardian must have a letter of authorization from a parent or guardian.
- Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Barbados can do so from any international airport in Kenya. These airports can be found in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Airlines that travellers can board from Kenya to Barbados include Kenya Airways, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Qatar Airways.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Bridgetown, Barbados is 23 hours, 55 minutes, 1 day, 8 hours from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 1 day, 3 hours.
- Barbados make use of the Atlantic Standard Time (GMT -4), which put Kenya seven hours ahead in time.
- About 95% of the population of Barbados is dominated by Christians. Other religions are Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Wicca, and Baha’i.
- The official language in Barbados is English, however, Bajan is spoken majorly in an informal setting throughout the country.
- The main currency used in Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar(B$), although the US Dollar is also acceptable. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- The numerous natural and historical beauties found in Barbados put it out as a great place for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new cultures.
- The weather of Barbados is usually hot and sunny all year round, with over 3000 hours of sunshine each year. The rain comes in quick showers. The dry season lasts from January to June.
- The power and socket plug used in Barbados is of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 115 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Visitors can move around in Barbados with buses, taxis and car rental. Also, driving is on the left side.
- Some delicacies Barbados is popular for include, cou cou, flying fish, rice and peas, cutters, etc.
- Visitors in Barbados are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.