Work Permit
Work Permit is a residence route in Barbados (Werk). Employer-sponsored or self-employed work permit (Immigration Dept); short-term up to 6 months or long-term up to 3 yrs; fees by duration (BDS$ hundreds–thousands)
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident non-domiciled: Barbados income + foreign income remitted; up to 28.5%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 5 |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Resident non-domiciled: Barbados income + foreign income remitted; up to 28.5% |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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