Barbados Immigration Department alerts public to false AI-generated video

The Barbados Immigration Department is warning the public about a misleading AI-generated video currently circulating online. It says the video contains misleading and inaccurate information regarding Barbados’ immigration visa policies and the Barbados Welcome Stamp programme.

“The information presented in this video is false and should not be relied upon. These types of AI-generated materials are deliberately misleading and are created with nefarious intent,” it said, urging citizens, residents, visitors, and potential travellers to rely only on official, trusted sources for accurate information about travel requirements and immigration processes related to Barbados, the immigration guidelines and visa information, and the Barbados Welcome Stamp programme and additional visitor requirements “The circulation of this maliciously generated video undermines the integrity of the accurate information Barbados provides to visitors and international partners. For this reason, the public is strongly encouraged to verify all travel-related details only through official Barbados Government platforms,” the Immigration Department stated.

It further sought to reassure all travellers and stakeholders that the island’s immigration policies remain transparent, consistent, and fully accessible through its official channels. Any unofficial or suspicious content circulating online should be disregarded, the department said.

(PR/BT)