Barbados Scraps Second PCR Test for Fully Vaccinated Tourists

Barbados has scrapped the second COVID-19 PCR test among fully vaccinated travellers, effective immediately.

The destination announced that as of Oct. 24, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be required to take a second PCR test on arrival in Barbados, or observe a quarantine period.

Health officials at Grantley Adams International Airport may select fully vaccinated travellers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result at random for a Rapid Antigen arrival test on entry. In this situation, these travellers must do the following:

- Take the Rapid Antigen arrival test as directed at the airport free of charge

- Await the results of the Rapid Antigen Test (no quarantine required due to short turnaround time for results)

- Depart the airport using approved transportation only

Unvaccinated travellers, as defined in the Barbados Travel Protocols, will continue to adhere to the following protocols:

- Show proof of a negative Standard COVID-19PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to arrival in Barbados, as outlined in the Barbados Travel Protocols

- Depart the airport using approved transportation only

- Quarantine for a period of 5 days at a pre-approved accommodation

- After day 5 of quarantine, take a mandatory second COVID-19 PCR test at one of the approved labs or testing hotels across the island at a cost to the traveller

- Continue to quarantine until the results of the second COVID-19 PCR test are received

Source: Travelweek