U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Barbados. Barbados is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Barbados scores 78/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Barbados Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Barbados destination assessed, Bridgetown scores highest (78/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Barbados: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Barbados destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Barbados safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 7.4 / 100k | 55 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 88/100 | 88 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 69/100 | 69 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
Barbados safety FAQ
Is Barbados safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Barbados Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Barbados averages 78/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Barbados?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bridgetown currently scores highest at 78/100 (Safe).
Where does this Barbados safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.