🇧🇧 Barbados · Ancestry
Citizenship by Adoption (Cap. 186 s.5(3)) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,308 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €436 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
Minimum annual salary
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
Proof of savings
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
Minimum investment
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
Work experience
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
Age range
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
Application fee
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
Open to all nationalities
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1966/en/20336 · verified 2026-06-25
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-25.