Barbados
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Bridgetown
- Population
- 282,623
- 2025
- Area
- 431 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Barbadian Dollar
- BBD
- GDP per capita
- US$28,365
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Barbados allows dual citizenship: naturalisation needs no renunciation, and Barbadians lose citizenship only by a registered declaration of renunciation or deprivation for cause.
Barbados (Americas) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #23/198 (78.7/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #192/200 (29.7/100). The passport ranks #23/198 and reaches 169 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 69.4/100 (#58/199). On the entry side, 180/197 passports can enter Barbados without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Barbados.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity60.4
- Safety & Stability86.7
- Economy & Income78.5
- Education67.8
- Environment & Clean Water74.7
- Infrastructure98.8
- Digital Connectivity63.4
- Equality69.5
- Educational Attainment85.6
- Expected Years of Schooling44.0
- Education Spending61.8
- Basic Access77.0
- Violent Crime84.2
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism97.6
- Law Enforcement & Order71.8
- Road Safety81.7
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes83.6
- Coverage & Access93.2
- Health Workforce & Facilities50.1
- Spending & Investment21.9
- Financial Protection32.5
- Personal Income Tax48.2
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security66.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights75.6
- Political Stability97.6
- Institutions & Regulation64.1
- Financial Soundness67.3
- Monetary Stability99.1
- Freedom of Capital Movement70.0
- Education67.8
- Healthcare60.4
- Safety86.7
- Quality of Life74.1
- Cost of living29.7
- Passport78.7
- Passport78.7
- Quality of Life74.1
- Safety86.7
- Healthcare60.4
- Purchasing power & price stability28.3
- Education67.8
- Wealth Protection78.6
- Tax74.8
- Cost of living29.7
- Healthcare60.4
- Safety86.7
- Quality of Life74.1
- Tax74.8
- Wealth Protection78.6
- Affordable Prices0.0
- Price Stability99.1
- Purchasing power10.6
At a glance
Entering Barbados
- Visa-free: 180 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 16 passports
- Consular visa required: 1 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 8/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Barbados Welcome Stamp
Frequently asked questions about Barbados
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is the population of Barbados?
According to the World Bank, Barbados had a population of 282,623 in 2025.
What is the official language of Barbados?
The official language of Barbados is English.
What currency does Barbados use?
Barbados uses the Barbadian Dollar (BBD).
Does Barbados allow dual citizenship?
Barbados allows dual citizenship: naturalisation needs no renunciation, and Barbadians lose citizenship only by a registered declaration of renunciation or deprivation for cause.
How strong is the Barbados passport?
The Barbados passport ranks #23 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 169 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Barbados passport holders?
Holders of the Barbados passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 33 destinations and need an e-Visa for 45. Full list: Barbados passport page.
How many passports can enter Barbados without applying for a visa in advance?
180 of 197 passports can enter Barbados without applying for a consular visa in advance: 180 visa-free. 16 need an e-Visa and 1 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Barbados offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Barbados: Barbados Welcome Stamp. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Barbados?
In Barbados, an application under Barbados Welcome Stamp takes about 0–1 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Barbados?
In Barbados, Barbados Welcome Stamp requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Barbados?
Barbados Welcome Stamp can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Barbados strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Barbados is strongest on the Passport Index (#23 of 198) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#192 of 200).
How does Barbados rank for quality of life?
Barbados scores 74.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #57 of 211.
Is Barbados expensive to live in?
Barbados scores 29.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #192 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Barbados?
Barbados scores 86.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #43 of 203.
How does Barbados rank for healthcare?
Barbados scores 60.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #79 of 192.
How does Barbados rank for education?
Barbados scores 67.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #76 of 191.
How does Barbados rank on taxes?
Barbados scores 74.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #59 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Barbados rank for wealth protection?
Barbados scores 78.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #30 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
