🇧🇧 Barbados · Employer-sponsored work
Short-Term Work Permit (Section 17, Cap. 190) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,179 |
| Minimum annual salary | BBD 30,000 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €140 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.bb/pages/WorkPermit.aspx.
- Typical processing: ~42 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,179.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“THE APPLICATION FEE IS $300.00 BDS BUT THE FINAL FEE WILL VARY DEPENDENT ON THE CATEGORY OF WORK AND THE LENGTH OF TIME REQUESTED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD CODE FEE REGULATIONS.”
“Requirements for short-term work permits - A detailed cover letter from the potential employer - C-3 Application form ... The employer or 'sponsor' has the responsibility to make the application on behalf of the employee.”
“The employer or 'sponsor' has the responsibility to make the application on behalf of the employee.”
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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 2026-06-24.