Covid travel curbs have been further relaxed by the Barbados government.

The Caribbean island will now accept rapid antigen tests for entry administered by a healthcare provider no more than one day prior to arrival.

These tests are widely available in the UK and results are typically returned within one hour, according to tourist office Visit Barbados.

Rapid antigen tests join the list of approved tests for entry in Barbados.

Also accepted are Covid-19 PCR tests taken no more than three days prior to arrival.

However, self-administered swabs are not accepted, according to the changes which were introduced on Saturday.

Passengers will not be required to test in order to transit through Barbados.

The new guidance came after a curfew in Barbados was lifted.

Visit Barbados said: “Travellers can also expect to see changes to the Grantley Adams international airport experience.

“All paper forms previously distributed onboard aircraft arriving in Barbados will be discontinued.

“In addition, travellers will once again utilise the more spacious main arrivals hall, instead of the temporary Gate 14-16 arrivals hall previously stood up to manage port health entry checks and testing during the pandemic.”