Migration to Barbados

International entrepreneurs find migration to Barbados straightforward thanks to Healy Consultants' comprehensive relocation services. Our services related to migration to Barbados include:

Assistance obtaining a Barbadian employment and residence visas from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and International Business. To assist migration to Barbados, Healy Consultants helps entrepreneurs and their families of all nationalities obtain permits allowing them to live and work in Barbados. Healy Consultants’ fee to assist our client obtain a Barbadian work permit US$4,950.

Listed below are the visas applicable to business people and entrepreneurs in Barbados;

 

i) Permanent Residence - Persons who wish to take up permanent residence in Barbados must provide tangible evidence that they are not likely to become a charge on the nation.

ii) A Long Term Work Permit - A long-term work permit is valid for up to three years.

 

For more information and a more comprhensive list of visa types in Barbados, please refer to this website.

To support the visa application, Healy Consultants prepares a comprehensive business plan detailing our client's proposed business activities in Barbados, a market analysis and financial projections, and a convincing outline of reasons for migration to Barbados.

Healy Consultants offers personalised orientation programmes for international entrepreneurs planning migration to Barbados. Typical programmes include introductions to banks to open personal bank accounts, visits to key points of business interest in the neighbouring countries around Barbados, as well as tours of commercial and residential property (see also point 5 below), international schools (see also point 6 below), social clubs and recreational facilities. In summary, Healy Consultants offers a one-stop service for migration to Barbados.

Prior to or following migration to Barbados, Healy Consultants guides clients through all aspects of renting or buying a property in Barbados. We arrange property viewings according to client specifications and budget, provide assistance with the drafting of lease agreements, and arranging for efficient connection of utilities. Furthermore, Healy Consultants provides introductions to Barbados or international banks (for example in Singapore) to obtain property financing.

Prior to or following migration to Barbados, Healy Consultants assists clients to find suitable schools in Barbados for their children. Examples of assistance provided includes providing information on international school fees, waiting lists and curricula.

Prior to or following migration to Barbados, some international entrepreneurs request tailored cross-cultural training programmes covering Barbadian business etiquette and protocols, as well as English and Bajan language courses. Some clients request advice on communication, conflict management and negotiation, and sales and marketing techniques in Barbados.