Barbados passport → Canada

Canada visa for citizens of Barbados

eTAElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Citizens of Barbados don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

Application site

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
How to apply	Electronic travel authorization (online)
Entries	Multiple entry
Government fee	CA$7
Proof of funds	Visitors must have enough money for their stay; the amount varies with length of stay and lodging.

How to apply

1
Prepare application items
Get your passport and credit or debit card ready and read the help document.
2
Complete the online form
Use the online form; the form cannot be saved.
3
Pay the fee
Pay $7 CAD for your eTA right after you complete the form.
4
Monitor email
Most applications are approved within minutes; if additional documents are required, instructions are sent by email within 72 hours.
5
Travel with the application passport
The eTA is electronically linked to the passport used to apply, which airline staff scan.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid passport
Required for air travel with an eTA and required for land or sea arrival.

Financial

Accepted payment card
Required to pay the non-refundable $7 CAD fee.

Supporting

Valid email address
Required for the eTA application.
Additional documents if requested
Optional
IRCC may request documents before approval and sends instructions by email.
Minor-travel authorization documents, if applicable
Optional
A minor may need an authorization letter and documents such as adoption papers or a custody decree.
Invitation letter, if applicable
Optional
An invited visitor should bring the invitation letter; an officer may request it.

Proof of funds

The amount needed varies with how long the visitor stays and whether they stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives.

Good to know

Barbados is listed among Canada's eTA-required countries for air travel.
For air travel, a Barbados citizen needs an eTA and a valid passport and does not need a visitor visa.
For arrival by car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship, an eTA is not required, but a valid passport is still required.
If travelling by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, excluding cruise ships, a Barbados citizen needs an eTA to board the boat.
An eTA does not guarantee entry; a border services officer makes the final admissibility decision.
The eTA is linked to the passport used in the application; a new passport requires a new eTA.
An eTA permits travel but does not permit work or study in Canada.
Most visitors are allowed up to 6 months, but the border services officer may authorize less or more time.
False or incomplete information can result in refusal of entry.

Common refusal reasons

Security reasons, including espionage, subversion, violence or terrorism, or membership in an organization involved in any of these.

Human or international rights violations, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, or being a senior official in a government engaged in gross human rights violations or subject to international sanctions.

Committing a crime, including driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Organized crime, including membership in an organization that takes part in organized criminal activity, people smuggling or money laundering.

Medical reasons involving danger to public health, danger to public safety, or excessive demand on health or social services, subject to stated exemptions.

Financial reasons when unable or unwilling to support oneself and family members.

Misrepresentation, including providing false information or withholding information directly related to decisions made under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Failure to comply with any provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Having an inadmissible family member.

FAQ

Do citizens of Barbados need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Barbados don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Barbados?

Government fee: CA$7.

What documents do citizens of Barbados need for Canada?

Valid passport; Valid email address; Accepted payment card; Additional documents if requested; Minor-travel authorization documents, if applicable; Invitation letter, if applicable.

Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

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