Ebbie1000
English expat in Barbados
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About me
English
Lives in Hastings
Registration: 19 March 2011
Getting a driving license by xSmoNusx
Hello, I am going to move to barbados for a year as a visitor with my family ( it's a 12 months visa where you can work remotely from the island ) and I was wondering if I will be able to get a learner's driving permit and get full driving ...
Yes, you can learn to drive here and get a Barbados licence.The UK provisional licence means nothing here for cars.The licence system is very much like the UK was maybe thirty years ago - so less emphasis on theory and more on practical.The actual ... Read More
Family moving to Barbados from US. So many questions! by Mccarthybarbados
Hello! My family & I are moving to Barbados from the USA in September. I have 2 boys (age 10 & 12). We are going to homeschool the boys to follow the curriculum at home for when we move back. Any recommendations on meeting other families? ...
For a long-term permit, assuming you are in a short supply occupation - six to seven months is typical. For a short-term permit having been on a long-term permit for five years, having immigrant status and being in an in-demand profession and three ... Read More
Family moving to Barbados from US. So many questions! by Mccarthybarbados
Hello! My family & I are moving to Barbados from the USA in September. I have 2 boys (age 10 & 12). We are going to homeschool the boys to follow the curriculum at home for when we move back. Any recommendations on meeting other families? ...
If you would like to meet while you are here let me know a name and where you are planning to stay. I can go through life here. This is year thirteen for me and think I have good grip on things. Read More
Help with the formalities to visit Barbados
Depends on what your passport is - Google it. If you need one your travel agent should sort it, otherwise from nearest Barbados consulate. Read More
Paying bills in Barbados by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Barbados? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
I pay mine once a month via Surepay, they have a desk at the Big B suoermarket where I do my shopping. Bunch of bills, single cheque or cash - pay them they pay the phone, electric etc. no fee from me - simple. Surepay have booths all over the ... Read More
Flights around the island
It's a freebie :) If you want to contribute to the fuel you can. Read More
Flights around the island
If anyone wants to get a view of the island - slowish and lowish - I have my airplane here and usually go for a whizz around the island at the weekend. Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Barbados
Mine were recognised in Barbados. My degrees are from accredited universities. My professional qualifications are recognised n Barbados as they are British qualifications and the history of Barbados and industry in which I work is close aligned ... Read More
So what is my first step? by BourbonSt
Hi, I want to move to Barbados sometime in the next 4 months. I don't know where to start! Are there immigration issues I need to address before I go? Should I just email a real estate agent? I plan to rent. I don't know how long I want to ...
Biggest problem will be not getting removed after 26 weeks (leaving for a day or so snd coming back in used to work - now with the computerised system they catch everyone trying it). If you live in the US, think tax, after 26 weeks here you gecome ... Read More
Cost of living in Barbados - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Barbados, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Following the budget in the past month and the four hundrec percent increase in a levy caloed the social responsibity levy cost wipl spike again - any exvuse of some price gouging. From FLOW a week ago 5% across the board, today a supermarket ... Read More
How to bring your car to Barbados
No emissions regs here, no annual testing, other than a cursory check by the insurance company when you renew your insurance. You will have to register the car here before it leaves the port. Unless the car is an exotic of some kind you'll ... Read More
How to bring your car to Barbados
Unless there is some unusual reason (a friend bought in a car with adapted controls for his disabled son) it is not worth importing your own car. There are plenty of cars to buy both new and used. The taxes and duties on cars are very high think ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Barbados by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Barbados? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
I am going through this process. Assuming you do not take the expedient shortcut of simply marrying a Barbadian. It is a long process - to get immigration status you have to have been legally resident here for five years, then you apply. I then ... Read More
Family moving to Barbados from US. So many questions! by Mccarthybarbados
Hello! My family & I are moving to Barbados from the USA in September. I have 2 boys (age 10 & 12). We are going to homeschool the boys to follow the curriculum at home for when we move back. Any recommendations on meeting other families? ...
Atlantic Shores is a family neighbourhood. You should look carefully at the homeschool rules i.e. will your children need student visas, to attend primary and secondary schools they do - not clear on homeschooling. Oddly, the option of ... Read More
The best things to discover in Barbados
Rent a plane to get to other islands. It can cost more than the cost to New York to get to Bequia, Canouan, Union etc, but rent a plane works out much cheaper. Other things, do go inland, there us more to Barbados than the coast. Read More
Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans
Hello Expats My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...
Hello Are you over yet? If you like we can all meet up and have a chat. I am good until the 15th when I am going to the US - back around 24th EB Read More
Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans
Hello Expats My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...
Hello As Steve's father is Bajan he will have no problem establishing that he is considered a national - for you marriage is the only way:) Having family members here will help greatly with things and also with the living situation and ... Read More
Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans
Hello Expats My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...
Hello OK - first thing - to be lawyer here (as everywhere) he would have to do the course and pass the local bar; assuming of course he want to practice law. The catch being that there are almost 1,000 lawyers in Barbados and many who simply ... Read More
Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans
Hello Expats My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...
Hello The most important thing is to establish your immigration status - you mention your, I assume soon to be, husband is half Bajan, does he have a Barbados passport/citizenship or is unquestionably qualifiec for them? If the answer is yes; see ... Read More
Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans
Hello Expats My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...
Hello I am English moved here in 2006; just had my permanent residence interview - waiting on the outcome. Have worked here for five years for a firm and since summer 2011 for myself. Do drop me a line when I am over, I will be on the island up ... Read More
Delay in Work Permit by jeremyza
Hi, I applied for an IBC (International Business Company) in Barbados last year March which was approved. I also submitted the work permit application about 6 months ago. The CIO and ministers have reviewed the application but my Lawyer can not ...
Hello Construction consultancy - we are chartered surveyors. EB:) Read More
Essentials to live in Barbados by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Barbados, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Barbados? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
You can get everything here - but at a price, other than rum. So bring as much stuff as you can. Read More
Delay in Work Permit by jeremyza
Hi, I applied for an IBC (International Business Company) in Barbados last year March which was approved. I also submitted the work permit application about 6 months ago. The CIO and ministers have reviewed the application but my Lawyer can not ...
When applying for a work permit it takes a long time to get it approved. It will last 2 or 3 years, When it is about to expire, one reapplies and since all the checks etc were done for the first issue it simply gets approved in a few ... Read More
Delay in Work Permit by jeremyza
Hi, I applied for an IBC (International Business Company) in Barbados last year March which was approved. I also submitted the work permit application about 6 months ago. The CIO and ministers have reviewed the application but my Lawyer can not ...
Six months is not at all unusual. On permanent residence - you can't even apply for immigrant status, the precursor to permanent residence until you have been resident here for five years. My first permit with an established company took seven ... Read More
Can I visit Barbados for 6 months without any visa etc.?
Hello If you are married to a Barbados citizen it should be easy to get the documentation. Best to use a lawyer to do it - I can recommend a good one if you wish. You cannot work before citizenship unless you get permanent residence or a work ... Read More
Buying a car in Barbados by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Barbados, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Barbados: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...
Buying cars in Barbados is staggeringly expensive compared to North America. The taxes and duties on new and imported second hand cars total around 250% - not on the cost but on the CIF (cost + insurance + freight). Typically when cars are bought ... Read More
Working as a freelancer in Barbados by Kenjee
Hi, A lot of expats dream of becoming self-employed: we would like to help you to make that dream come true. Can foreigners work as self-employed in Barbados? What are the formalities to work as a freelancer? What are the pros and cons of ...
You cannot simply turn up in Barbados and expect to work as a freelance in most professions, with some complicated exceptions for for artists, models and musicians. Your stamp on entry will prohibit any works. The other exception is if coming ... Read More
relocate from the UK to Barbados by WhisperMya
Hi my name's Hannah. I'm looking to relocate from the UK to Barbados. I'm after some advice to help me work out what I need to do first. I've tried googling and I just can't work out what I should do first - apply for a visa or ...
Hello You'll not get a "Visa" unless you have a job - the process to get a work permit is long and tortuous - look to something like six to nine months once you have a job in an in demand profession. That said you can come an spend ... Read More
Piano/Organ Accompanist needed by Perry Anderson
One of Barbados' leading Classical/Sacred Music choral groups, Belle Voci Cantanti is looking to recruit an expat Piano accompanist. This is a group of amateur singers, formed in 2012, with lots of musical potential. the position of accompanist ...
Suggest you speak with Mark Pearson at Cooper Kauffman - he is an organist (at St. Mathias) and pianist, ex.pat Brit been a permanent resident here for thirty years or more - last I heard he was planning to retire from surveying and spend more time ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Barbados by erhuvbu
Hello everyone, I am hoping to relocate to Barbados, but need to know who I can get work. My background is HR. Please, I need advice.
If you are not a Barbadian don't even thknk about it unless you have an employer and a work permit. Work permits are difficult and expensive to get for in demand professions for things like HR the local market is well supplied. Best advice - get ... Read More
Scuba & Flying
Hello all Will be moving to Luanda in the next few weeks (visa processes allowing!) As hobbies I like to scubadive and fly light airplanes. Cannot find anything about dive shops or general aviation on the internet - amy information would be ... Read More