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Getting help with living in BarbadosÌý

Help from the Barbados government Ìý

For any questions about moving to or living in Barbados, you may be able to get help from the:ÌýÌý

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The UK government and the British High Commission in Bridgetown cannot give personalised advice on moving to, living or retiring in Barbados.ÌýÌý

Professional help in BarbadosÌý

You can also get help from professionalsÌý in Barbados, including:ÌýÌý

• lawyersÌýÌý

• notariesÌýÌý

• funeral directorsÌýÌý

Help from the UK government  Ìý

 Read the travel advice for Barbados to understand the risks you may face if you live in or visit Barbados. This includes the latest information on:  Ìý

• visas and entry requirements  Ìý

• laws and cultural differencesÌý

• safety and security  Ìý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad.  Ìý

, including in an emergency.

Visas, residency and citizenshipÌý

Make sure you meet the entry requirements for Barbados before you travel.ÌýÌý

Visas and residence permitsÌýÌý

Check which you need to live in Barbados.ÌýÌý

You must get a visa to study or work in Barbados. You may also be eligible for a Special Entry Permit or immigrant status.ÌýÌý

If you want to , contact the .ÌýÌý

For more information, contact:Ìý

• the Ìý

• a Ìý

Permanent residencyÌý

You may be able to apply for permanent residency in Barbados.ÌýÌý

To find out if you’re eligible and how to apply, read guidance on .ÌýÌý

CitizenshipÌý

Barbados recognises dual citizenship. This means that you do not have to give up (renounce) your British citizenship to become a citizen of Barbados.

To find out if you’re eligible for citizenship of Barbados:ÌýÌý

• read guidance on Ìý

• contact the ÌýÌý

Help with visa and residency applicationsÌý

The British High Commission in Bridgetown cannot help with Barbados visa and residency applications.

For any questions or issues, contact:ÌýÌý

• the ÌýÌý

• the Ìý

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PassportsÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• apply for a British passport from abroadÌý

• travel urgently without your British passportÌý

Dual citizens travelling to the UKÌý

When travelling to the UK, British citizens must carryÌýa validÌýBritish passportÌýorÌýcertificate of entitlement. Read guidance onÌýdual citizenship.

Healthcare in BarbadosÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• plan your healthcareÌý

• take medicine abroadÌý

Barbados does not have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK. Make sure you have appropriate health insurance to cover any healthcare costs. You can get insurance from private providers. Ìý

To find out how to get medical treatment:ÌýÌý

• contact your insurance providerÌý

• read guidance on health in BarbadosÌýÌý

• find medical facilities in Barbados

Working in BarbadosÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers working abroad, including documents you may need from the UK government.Ìý

To work in Barbados, you need a work permit.ÌýÌý

The Barbados Immigration Department explains the different available to you.ÌýÌý

The Barbados allows you to work remotely in Barbados for up to 12 months.ÌýÌý

Recognition of qualificationsÌý

If you want to work in Barbados, you may need to .

Driving in Barbados Ìý

Read our guidance on moving, living and retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• drive abroad legallyÌý

• take your UK vehicle abroadÌýÌý

• get driving licence lettersÌý

To drive in Barbados, you must exchange your UK licence for a Barbadian licence. You can make the exchange at the Barbados Licensing Authority at the Pine. For any questions about exchanging your licence, contact the .Ìý

For more information on driving and road travel, see safety and security in the travel advice for Barbados.Ìý

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Disabled driversÌý

You may be able to .Ìý

If you have a UK Blue Badge and live in Barbados, you must return it to the original UK issuing authority.

TaxÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers tax, including paying UK tax and National Insurance.ÌýÌýÌý

The UK has a double taxation agreement with Barbados so that you do not pay tax on the same income in both countries.Ìý

Contact the for any questions about double taxation relief.Ìý

Consider getting professional advice on . To do this, find a .

PensionsÌý

Claiming your UK State PensionÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌý

• how to claim your UK State PensionÌý

• where the UK government pays an annual increase in the State PensionÌýÌý

Claiming a Barbadian pensionÌý

Contact the to find out whether you can claim in Barbados.Ìý

Benefits Ìý

Claiming UK benefitsÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to claim UK benefits abroad, including Child Benefit.ÌýÌýÌý

Claiming Barbadian benefitsÌýÌý

You may be entitled to some Barbadian benefits.Ìý

To find out if you’re eligible and how to claim:ÌýÌý

• read guidance on Ìý

• contact the

Buying and renting property in BarbadosÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers buying and renting property abroad.ÌýÌý

Read the Barbados Revenue Service’s guidance on .ÌýÌý

Contact a you’re considering buying property or land.

Voting in BarbadosÌý

UK electionsÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• vote in UK elections from abroadÌý

• register as an overseas voterÌý

Barbadian electionsÌýÌý

You may be eligible to vote in Barbadian elections.ÌýÌý

Read guidance on:ÌýÌý

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Studying in BarbadosÌý

If you plan to study in Barbados, you must meet all   before you travel.Ìý

For more information:ÌýÌý

• read guidance on travel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England)ÌýÌý

• contact your higher education provider in the UK or BarbadosÌý

• contact the Barbados

ChildrenÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers moving abroad with children, including:ÌýÌý

• getting permission to take your child abroadÌýÌý

• claiming UK Child Benefit abroadÌý

• child maintenance payments if a parent lives abroadÌý

Schools and educationÌý

The Ministry of Educational Transformation provides information about the .ÌýÌý

All children aged 5 to 16 must attend school or home school in Barbados.ÌýÌý

For more information, read the Ministry of Educational Transformation’s guidance on how to: Ìý

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ChildcareÌýÌý

The is responsible for childcare services in Barbados.ÌýÌý

The Child Care Board will at times hold a list of public daycare centres in Barbados. Contact the Child Care Board for more information.

Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnershipsÌý

BirthsÌýÌý

If your child is born in Barbados, .ÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌýÌý

• register the birth with the UK authorities to get a UK birth certificateÌýÌýÌý

• apply for your child’s first British passportÌýÌýÌý

Deaths Ìý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌýÌý

• what to do after someone dies abroadÌýÌý

• how to register the death with the UK authoritiesÌý

If someone dies in Barbados, read guidance on:Ìý

• what to do when someone dies in BarbadosÌý

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• what to do if someone is murdered or dies in suspicious circumstances in BarbadosÌý

Marriages and civil partnershipsÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get married or get a civil partnership abroad.ÌýÌýÌý

You can also read the Barbadian government’s guidance on .ÌýÌý

Same sex marriages and civil partnerships are not legally recognised in Barbados.ÌýÌý

Divorce and separationÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get a divorce or end a civil partnership.ÌýÌýÌý

Consider taking legal advice from a .

Documents for British people in BarbadosÌý

Read our guidance on documents for British people abroad. This covers:ÌýÌýÌý

• legalising and certifying UK documentsÌýÌý

• marriage and civil partnership documentsÌý

• affirmations and affidavitsÌýÌý

• witnessing signaturesÌý

Lawyers and notariesÌý

To find a lawyer or notary in Barbados, read guidance on professional services if you’re abroad.ÌýÌý

PetsÌý

If you want to bring your pet with you to Barbados, read guidance on:ÌýÌý

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• taking your pet dog, cat or ferret to a non-EU countryÌý

Returning to the UKÌýÌý

Read returning to the UK permanently. This includes information on bringing family members back to the UK, tax and access to services.ÌýÌý

DisclaimerÌýÌý

We provide this information as a guide only.Ìý For definitive information, contact the Barbadian authorities.ÌýÌý

Read our consular information disclaimer.