Permanent Resident Status (section 5, Immigration Act Cap. 190) and Immigrant Status
Barbados grants Permanent Resident Status under section 5 of the Immigration Act and Immigrant Status under section 6 or 13(7). The application lists show these routes are used by long-term workers, spouses and children of Barbadians, business people and retirees. Applicants submit civil documents, medicals, police certificates and proof of work or means.
Life in Barbados
Money
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Currency
Barbadian Dollar
BBD
Barbadian Dollar
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What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Long-term residents such as spouses of Barbadians, people with Barbadian parents, long-term workers, business owners and retirees over 60.
Eligibility
Family linksPermanent Resident Status
The documents list covers people married to Barbadians and people born to a Barbadian mother and a non-national father.
Work or businessImmigrant Status
Show a letter of employment and proof of your qualifications. Business applicants have extra documents to provide.
- Business applicants: proof of funds brought to Barbados
Official wording
A letter of employment and proof of qualifications. Business applicants also need business registration and proof of funds brought to Barbados.
Over 60Immigrant Status
If you are over 60, show your means of support, income and property.
Official wording
Applicants over 60 must show means of support, income and property.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementCharacter
- Document checklistForm A1 (Registration as a Permanent Resident) and Medical Form R1
- FeesPermanent Resident Status application fee
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- 1 more requirement
- 8 documents
- 3 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Barbados
- Visit & tourismVisiting Barbados
- StudyStudent Visa
- Work permitsWork Permit
- Status in-countryBarbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp
- Investors & entrepreneursSpecial Entry Permit (variation of stay under section 13(3))
- CitizenshipBarbadian citizenship by registration
