Relocating To Barbados

The development of enabling ICTs has hastened the globalisation and mobility of business. Barbados,with its sophisticated infrastructure and business friendly environment and high Quality of Life ratings is an attractive place from which international business is conducted.

See Why Barbados section.

Reputable individuals moving to Barbados with skills and/or investments or retirees with sufficient wealth are welcomed. With a diverse property market to suit all budgets, Barbados is home to the young entrepreneur, professionals on contracts, senior executives on secondments, business owners and those looking for a safe retirement environment.

Settling into the Barbados community is relatively straight forward with the help of local experts in relocating to a new and yet to be discovered rich and interesting culture.

Barbadians are well educated people who take great pride in their country and in their achievements since independence from England in 1966.

As an open economy all visitors are welcomed.

Barbadians are generally more reserved than many other Caribbean peoples.They are mostly polite, conservative Christians.

Immigrants should learn about the Barbadian history and culture and seek to embrace both for successful integration into the community.

If you require more information on relocating to Barbados please contact us.

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Transportation

Applying for a driver’s permit Applications for driver’s permits must be made at the Licensing Authority, The Pine, St. Michael. Applicants should take the following with them: A valid license from their domicile country Work visa documentation One passport size …

Medical Care

Barbados can provide a very high standard of medical care. All but the most complex operations can be performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Barbados is fast becoming a medical services centre for the Eastern Caribbean. There is a national …

Housing

Investors proposing to reside or vacation in Barbados must comply in all respects with the Immigration laws of Barbados. A wide range of excellent housing is available, including villas, executive mansions, townhouses, condominiums and apartments of all classes. There are …

Domestic Animals

Under the Animals (Disease and Importation) Act and the Animals (Diseases and Importation Control) Regulations, 1961, it is necessary to apply to the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development for a permit to import any …

Education

The education system in Barbados is modelled after the British system, producing one of the highest standards of education in the English speaking Caribbean. Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16. The education program in …

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Fast Fact Guide

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