Somalia passport → Barbados
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Barbados?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Barbados, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Barbados at a glance
- Capital
- Bridgetown
- Currency
- Barbadian dollar (BBD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1246
- Region
- Caribbean
Barbados for other passports
- SomaliaVisa required
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa-free90 days
BangladeshVisa-free180 days
Sri LankaVisa-free180 days
NepalVisa-free90 days
NigeriaVisa-free180 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Caribbean for Somali passport holders
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
BahamaseVisa
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
CubaVisa required
Dominican RepublicVisa required
Common questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Barbados?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Barbados, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Barbados?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Barbados?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?
30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Somali citizens (edited 29 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Barbados before you travel.