There are a number of non-nationals living in Barbados who may wish to seek employment during their stay on the island, but if you wish to work whilst in Barbados then you must get a work permit from the Immigration Department, 2nd floor Careenage House, The Wharf, Bridgetown.
Work permits are applied for on behalf of the individual by the organization that they wish to work for, and work permits are not granted to individuals. The company that you wish to work for must satisfy the authorities that they cannot employ a national for this particular job, and this vacancy must be advertised in both national newspapers - The Advocate and The Barbados Daily Nation, only after this advertisement has appeared and no local candidate can be found then a work permit for a non national can be applied for.
Application forms, which need to be completed in duplicate, are available from the Immigration Department. On entering you must choose a number and wait until you are called.
To support your application you will need to get a police certificate of character from your home country if you have been in Barbados less than 6 months, if your home country does not supply a certificate of character, then you must get a sworn affidavit from a lawyer to prove you have no criminal record.
If you have been in Barbados more than 6 months then you will need to apply to the certificate of character division at Spry Street, Bridgetown. It takes one week after applying to actually get it.
You will also need a couple of letters of personal reference from individuals that you have made friends with on the island, who can vouch for you personally along with a letter from your potential employer, 4 passport sized photos which must have your arms covered in the shot, and a fee of BDS $200 must be paid when you apply.
You may also be required to have a full medical examination and x-rays at your own expense.
After these requirements are met, it will take 4 - 6 weeks to be approved and you will be notified by mail. Then you will take your passport back to the department where they will stamp it and show validity of 6 months to work. Upon approval, an additional fee of BDS $120 is then required.
Please note that work permit fees can vary dependent on the company that you are seeking employment with.
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