Obtaining a residency visa in Barbados is not always easy, but our Guide to Residency in Barbados gives newcomers an overview of the steps involved and advice from others who have already navigated the process.
- Gather the necessary documents for residency status in Barbados. These documents include a valid passport, a birth certificate, a marriage certificate (if applicable), a police record, and a medical certificate.
- Complete the application form for residency status. This form can be obtained from the Barbados Immigration Department.
- Submit the application form and the necessary documents to the Barbados Immigration Department.
- Pay the applicable fees for residency status.
- Wait for the Barbados Immigration Department to process the application and documents.
- Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a residency card.
- Apply for a Tax Number.
- Visit the Barbados Inland Revenue Department.
- Complete the application form for a Tax Number.
- Submit the application form and the necessary documents to the Barbados Inland Revenue Department.
- Wait for the Barbados Inland Revenue Department to process the application and documents.
- Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a Tax Number.
- Register with the National Insurance Scheme.
- Register with the Barbados Health Services.
What tips do expats have about residency and visas in Barbados?
“Getting residency as an expat is mostly based on proving you can afford to live here on your own. You will need to show you have an adequate source of income from outside of Barbados. It is quite simple but best to contact a local lawyer to help you through the process,” said one expat living in Clapham Ridge.
“If you plan to stay in Barbados for an extended period of time, you will need to apply for a residency visa. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to apply for a long-term residency visa or a permanent residency visa. You will also need to provide supporting documents such as a valid passport, proof of financial means, and a valid return ticket. Additionally, you may need to provide a police clearance certificate and a medical certificate,” wrote a member in Barbados.
“In order to visit Barbados, visitors must obtain a visa prior to arrival. The process of applying for a visa involves submitting an application form, a valid passport, and a fee to the Barbados Immigration Department. Visitors may also be required to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Barbados. In order to obtain residency in Barbados, applicants must submit an application form, a valid passport, and a fee to the Barbados Immigration Department. Applicants may also be required to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Barbados, as well as evidence of employment or business activities in Barbados. Additionally, applicants may be required to provide a police certificate of good conduct and a medical certificate,” commented one member living in Barbados.
