Instructions for traveling to Barbados

Introduction: Before embarking on a wonderful journey to the beautiful Barbados, how can we not learn more in advance! The following content is a warm reminder provided by the Chinese Embassy in Barbados. Instructions for traveling to Barbados

Part 1 Entry Instructions

The Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Barbados have signed a comprehensive visa-free agreement. Chinese citizens entering Barbados should pay attention to the following matters: < /p>

1. The following materials are required to enter Barbados without a visa:

1. Passport valid for more than 6 months;

2. Return to China or other permitted Valid return ticket from the country of residence;

3. Filled-in Barbados entry and exit card;

4. Proof of travel expenses in Barbados (such as credit card, cash, etc.).

2. Chinese citizens holding diplomatic, official, or official passports are exempted from visa entry and the stay period shall not exceed 30 days.

3. Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports can enter China without a visa for the purpose of tourism, business cooperation, family visits, international transit, etc., and the stay period shall not exceed 30 days. If you need to extend your stay, please go to the Pakistani Immigration Bureau to apply for extension procedures after entering the country.

The following materials are required to apply for extension:

1. Filled-in extension application form;

2. Valid return ticket;

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4. A passport photo;

5. A handling fee of 100 Baht.

4. Chinese citizens entering the country for the purpose of study, residence, work, media reporting, etc. still need to apply for the corresponding type of visa to the Pakistani Immigration Bureau in advance, otherwise they will be refused entry.

5. According to the relevant laws of Pakistan, Chinese citizens who enter the country without a visa are not allowed to stay in Pakistan for more than 30 days, and are not allowed to work or study in Pakistan without the approval of the Pakistani Immigration Bureau. Otherwise, it will be considered illegal. behavior and may be deported.

For more information about Pakistan’s entry, exit and immigration, please check the website of the Pakistan Immigration Bureau (Immgration.gov.bb).

Part 2 Things to note during your stay in Barbados

1. Improve your awareness of self-prevention. Public security in Pakistan is generally good, but shootings in communities and thefts and robberies targeting tourists have occurred from time to time in recent years, so precautions must be taken. Pay special attention when traveling at night and avoid going to local residential areas and remote places. If your passport or other travel documents are lost, please contact the embassy in time for a replacement.

2. Ensure safe travel. Pakistan is a right-hand drive country with a well-developed bus and taxi industry; if you are traveling or traveling by car, you should be familiar with Pakistan's traffic regulations, road conditions and driving routes, pay attention to safe driving, and drink driving is prohibited; it is strictly prohibited to use mobile phones, tablets and other handheld electronic devices while driving Equipment, violators will be fined up to 3,000 Baht or imprisoned for more than 1 year; please pay attention to the Disabled parking space prompts when parking. If you park in a disabled parking space in violation of regulations, you will be fined up to 500 Baht. There are many roundabouts on Paolo Road. Vehicles generally do not use turn signals when passing through, so please pay special attention. It is also necessary to take full precautions for safe water sports. It is recommended to choose a public beach monitored by security personnel and pay attention to the waves and warning flags (red means it is prohibited to enter the sea; yellow means it is allowed to enter the sea, but the sea conditions are risky).

3. Prevent tropical diseases. Pakistan is located in the tropics, where mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya occur. The main symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, etc. Please pay attention to preventing mosquito bites. Once the above symptoms occur, you should go to the local hospital for treatment in time.

4. Pay attention to civilized tourism. Ba people have simple customs, warm and friendly people, pay attention to appearance and etiquette, and smoking is prohibited in public places. Pakistan has a beautiful environment and public buildings are clean and tidy. It attaches great importance to marine protection and it is illegal to infringe on endangered animals such as sea turtles. Please observe etiquette, protect the environment, and respect local customs and relevant regulations.

Part Three Barbados Travel Tips

Barbados covers an area of ??431 square kilometers. It was a British colony and became independent in 1966. The population is about 280,000, 92% of whom are of African descent, and most of the residents believe in Christianity. The official language is English, the legal currency is the Barbadian dollar, and the official exchange rate is 1 US dollar to 2 Barbadian dollars. U.S. dollars and euros can be exchanged for Pakistani dollars at various bank outlets and hotels. When leaving the country, unused Pakistani dollars can be exchanged for U.S. dollars, euros and other currencies at airport bank outlets. Local time is 12 hours behind Beijing time.

Basic major tourist and leisure destinations include the Old Town of Bridgetown and Garrison, the Parliament Building, Carlisle Beach, and Sandy Lane Golf Course, which are recognized as cultural and natural heritage sites by UNESCO. Course, North Point, Farley Hill National Park, Bathsheba Beach, Codrington Seminary, Crane Beach, St. Nicholas Manor, etc., as well as rides on pirate ships, submarines, and catamarans Boats and other marine recreation projects.

Various Western, Caribbean and local specialty restaurants are located throughout the island, and there are also many Chinese restaurants to choose from. Visitors can shop duty-free at the large stores in Bridgetown city center and the famous Limegrove shopping mall in St. James with their passports and outlying island tickets.

Part 4 Frequently used contact information

Barbados national number 246

Police helpline 211

Fire alarm 311

< p>　Emergency hotline 511

Immigration Bureau address: Careenage House. Wharf Road, Brigetown, St. Michael

Immigration Bureau contact number 4344130

Queen Elizabeth Hospital (public ) Address Elizabeth Queen Hospital.

Martindale?s Road, Bridgtown.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital contact number 4366450

Bayview Hospital (private) Bayview Hospital. St. Paul?s Avenue,

St. Michael.

Gulf Hospital contact number 4365446

Chinese Embassy in Barbados consular protection number 4356890, 8366219

Address of the Embassy: 17 Golf View Terrace, Rockley, Christ Church

Website of the Embassy: http://bb.china-embassy.org/chn/

Finally, I wish you a safe stay in Barbados Happy!