Introduction
Non-national individuals seeking employment in Barbados must register with immigration before starting work. There are two types of permits available for non-nationals: Short-Term Work Permits, which are valid for up to eleven months, and Long-Term Work Permits, which can last for up to three years. Employers or sponsors must apply on behalf of their employees.
Types of Permits Available to Non-Nationals
Short-Term Permit
For a short-term permit, the employer needs to provide a detailed cover letter, a completed C-3 application form, four passport-sized photos, a Certificate of Character from the police of each country where the applicant has lived for at least six months in the past three years, and a copy of the applicant’s valid passport bio-data page. The same documents are required for Training Attachments without any final fee.
Requirements for short-term work permits
- A detailed cover letter from the potential employer
- C-3 Application form (in duplicate)
- 4 passport-sized photos
- A Certificate of Character from the Police of each country in which you have lived for at least 6 months in the past 3 years.
- A copy of the bio-data page of the applicant’s valid passport
Long-Term Permit
To qualify for a long-term permit, employers must demonstrate that no local or Barbadian national is suitable for the job. Requirements include completing C-1 and C-2 work permit forms, submitting a medical form with external X-rays in report form, providing four passport-sized photos, two character references on the applicant, evidence of qualifications, and a detailed cover letter from the employer outlining business details and employment specifics.
Requirements for a long-term work permits:
- C-1, C-2 work permit forms (in duplicate)
- Completed Medical Form, including external X-rays which must be submitted in report form.
- 4 passport-sized photos
- 2 character references on the applicant
- Evidence of applicant’s qualifications
- A detailed cover letter from a potential employer outlining the nature of the business, the period in which the applicant will be employed, his category of employment and the reason for the request.
- Two character references on the applicant
- A Certificate of Character from the Police of each country in which you have lived for at least 6 months in the past 3 years.
- If you are an entrepreneur desirous of establishing a business in Barbados, please ensure to adhere to the following:
- Proof of the transfer of funds for investment, which should be in keeping with the Central Bank regulations (bank transfer statements are acceptable).
- Certificate of Registration/ Articles of Incorporation (Original and copy)
- Related business licenses. Societies with Restricted Liability (SRL) and International Business Companies (IBC).
- A copy of the bio-data page of the applicant’s valid passport
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses in Barbados must comply with regulations such as showing proof of investment funds transfer according to Central Bank rules through bank statements. They also need to submit certificates of registration and incorporation articles along with relevant business licenses for SRLs and IBCs. Additionally, applicants must include a copy of their valid passport bio-data page in their submissions.
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