Barbados duty free

The following items may be brought into Barbados by travellers 18 years and older without incurring customs duty:

• 1L of spirits or wine.

All other articles are subject to import duty, other than personal effects required during your visit.

Citizens and residents of Barbados who are 18 years and older are exempted from duty on goods of a value not exceeding BDS$500 per calendar year.

Please note: The Online Immigration / Customs Form (https://travelform.gov.bb/) may be completed within 72 hours prior arriving in Barbados.

Prohibited Imports

Prohibited imports include narcotics and illegal drugs, biological substances, arms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, toy guns and other weapons. 

Restricted imports include fruits, vegetables, plants, cut flowers, vegetables, soil, meat, live animals and organisms, honey, wildlife products, plant material, food, animal products or live birds, which may require a permit.