Bilateral relations Switzerland–Barbados

Switzerland and Barbados have signed agreements in areas such as double taxation, the automatic exchange of information in tax matters, investment protection, cooperation on the transfer of sentenced persons, air traffic and the reciprocal waiver of visa requirements. The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Switzerland's interests in Barbados.

Treaty Database

Government of Barbados

Caribbean Community CARICOM

In 2023 Switzerland imported goods worth CHF 280,000 from Barbados. Swiss exports amounted to CHF 5 million – mainly watches and jewellery.

Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE

Researchers and artists who are citizens of Barbados can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships. 

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI

At the end of 2023, 36 Swiss nationals were living in Barbados.

Switzerland and Barbados have maintained diplomatic relations since 1980. Switzerland opened an honorary consulate on the island in 1993.

Lesser Antilles, historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)