Relations between Switzerland and Barbados are good but not very extensive. Barbados is a popular holiday destination, attracting thousands of Swiss tourists each year.
Bilateral relations Switzerland–Barbados
Key aspects of diplomatic relations
Switzerland and Barbados have signed agreements in areas such as double taxation, investment protection, the transfer of sentenced persons, air traffic and lifting mutual visa requirements. The Swiss embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, represents Switzerland's interests in Barbados.
Economic cooperation
In 2019 Switzerland imported goods worth CHF 600,000 from Barbados and exported goods amounting to CHF 5.9 million – mainly watches, jewellery and agricultural and forestry products.
Cooperation in education, research and innovation
Researchers in 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
Swiss nationals in Barbados
At the end of 2019, there were 34 Swiss nationals living in Barbados.
History of bilateral relations
Switzerland and Barbados commenced diplomatic relations in 1980. Switzerland opened an honorary consulate on the island in 1993.
Lesser Antilles, historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)
