Barbados Customs

Basic customs rules of Barbados.

Barbados customs adheres to its own rules, somewhat different from those familiar to us in Europe. But, in general, they are quite standard.

1. What can you bring to Barbados by plane:

  • Foreign currency in any quantities with declaration
  • Persons over 18 years of age are allowed duty-free import of up to 200 cigarettes or 450 g of tobacco products
  • Up to 150 ml of perfumes and up to 300 ml of perfumes
  • Gifts and any other goods and products with a total value of up to 100 BBD
  • Meat and meat products are imported only with the permission of the country's Ministry of Agriculture

2. What is prohibited from being brought into Barbados:

  • Imported rum and drinks based on it
  • Fresh fruits
  • Any types of clothing made from camouflage fabric
  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Drugs

3. What is prohibited from being exported from Barbados:

  • Local currency in any quantities
  • Up to 0.75 l of spirits and up to 0.75 l of wine
  • Up to 3 liters of any drinks

4. How much alcohol can you import into Barbados:

5. How much alcohol can you take out of Barbados:

The island has a very convenient Tax Free system. Right in the store at the checkout, upon presentation of your passport, the cost of tax is deducted from the price of the product.


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