Barbados
All Visa Pathways(17 visas)
BarbadosBWS — Barbados Welcome Stamp
12-month Barbados remote-work visa for non-nationals earning USD 50,000+ from a foreign employer, with no Barbados income tax on those earnings.
BarbadosBarbados Entry Visa
Entry authorization for nationals of visa-required countries to visit Barbados for tourism or short business visits, available as single or multiple entry.
BarbadosCARICOM Freedom of Movement (Belize, Dominica, St. Vincent & Grenadines)
Unrestricted freedom of movement for citizens of Belize, Commonwealth of Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Allows indefinite residence and work with no visa or permit required.
BarbadosCSC — CARICOM Skills Certificate
Work authorization for qualified CARICOM nationals with university degrees or professional credentials to live and work in Barbados without a work permit under the CSME framework.
BarbadosDiplomatic Visa
Entry authorization for members of the diplomatic corps from visa-required countries, exempt from visa fees but requiring completion of application form J.
BarbadosEntrepreneur Work Permit
Long-term work permit variant for foreign nationals establishing and operating a business in Barbados, requiring proof of investment funds and business registration.
BarbadosEntry Visa (Used for Transit/Overnight Stays)
For travelers requiring a visa to enter Barbados, there is no specific 'Transit Visa' category. Instead, travelers who need to formally enter Barbados (e.g., for an overnight stay) must apply for a standard Entry Visa.
BarbadosLTWP — Long-Term Work Permit
Employer-sponsored work permit valid for up to three years, requiring proof that no qualified Barbadian national is available for the position.
BarbadosMEV — Multiple-Entry Visitor Visa
Six-month multiple-entry visitor visa for travelers from countries without visa-free access to Barbados who plan repeat visits within that period.
BarbadosPR — Permanent Resident Status
Permanent residence under Section 5 of the Immigration Act for foreign nationals with long-term residence, employment, education, or marriage ties to Barbados.
BarbadosSTWP — Short-Term Work Permit
Employer-sponsored work authorization for foreign nationals to work in Barbados for up to eleven months.
BarbadosSpecial Entry and Reside Permit - Category 1 (High Net Worth Investor)
Residence permit for high-net-worth individuals investing at least US$2 million in Barbados with certified net worth exceeding US$5 million, granting indefinite residency and work permit qualification.
BarbadosSpecial Entry and Reside Permit - Category 2 (Property Owner/Retiree)
Residence permit for foreign nationals owning Barbadian property valued at US$300,000 or more, renewable in five-year terms or indefinite for applicants over 60.
BarbadosSpecial Entry and Reside Permit - Category 3 (Critical Skills)
Residence permit for foreign professionals possessing skills deemed critical to the growth and development of Barbados, with work permit qualification.
BarbadosSpecial Entry and Reside Permit - Category 4 (Parents/Grandparents of Citizens)
Residence permit for parents or grandparents over 60 years of age of Barbadian citizens, granting long-term or indefinite residency.
BarbadosStudent Visa
Authorization for foreign nationals to pursue full-time study at a Barbados institution registered with the Ministry of Education, valid for up to three years.
BarbadosTAP — Training Attachment Permit
Short-term permit for foreign nationals undertaking professional training or internship placements in Barbados with no final fee required.