Citizens of the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom require a passport and valid return ticket when visiting Barbados, but they do not need a visa.

U.S. Citizens
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, special rules apply to U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico, Bermuda and certain destinations in the Caribbean*.

U.S. citizens traveling by air are required to have a passport to re-enter the States. Anyone traveling by land or sea needs to present either (a) a passport, passport card or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.

As of June 1, 2009, most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to show a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. They will no longer be allowed to use a government-issued photo ID as proof of citizenship.

The U.S. government recommends traveling with a valid U.S. passport to avoid delays or misunderstandings while visiting other countries. A lost or stolen passport is also easier to replace when outside of the United States than other evidence of citizenship. 

For more information, travelers may contact the Embassy of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 939-9200, fax (202) 332-7467, Internet e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or the consulates of Barbados in Los Angeles, Miami or New York.

Canadian Citizens
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Barbados. Proof of a valid return or onward ticket is also required. To avoid delays upon arrival, travellers should have complete details of their intended address available for immigration officials.

These requirements are subject to change at any time. In order to avoid delays and misunderstandings, the Canadian government strongly recommends that its citizens travel with a passport valid for six months after their arrival date. It is the only universally accepted identification document, and it proves that they have a right to return to Canada

It is the traveler's responsibility to check with the country's embassy or its consulates for up-to-date information.

Sources
U.S. State Department: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html
Canadian Consular Affairs: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/consular_home-en.asp
Barbados Tourism Authority: http://www.visitbarbados.org

* Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica (except for business travel), Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Turks and Caicos.