Upon arrival, travelers must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result and the ED bar code to clear immigration.

Within 72 hours prior to departure for Barbados, “all travelers from high-risk countries are strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test from an accredited laboratory,” the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. said.

She added that the country is encouraging travelers—including those who wish to work remotely—to travel to Barbados for longer periods of time.

“We want to create an environment that will allow people to come to Barbados to work, to rest, and to play from here for an extended period of time during COVID-19, Mottley said.

Travelers from low-risk countries will have up to one week prior to departure for Barbados to take their tests.