🇧🇧 Barbados · Retirement

Retirement Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-21 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range60–None

Documents

  • Three (3) completed Immigrant Status forms A1 certified by a Justice of the peace or a notary public (adults)
  • Two (2) completed Immigrant Status forms A1 certified by a Justice of the peace or a notary public (under 16)
  • Applicant’s original and copy of Birth certificate
  • Barbadian spouse's birth certificate (if married to a Barbadian)
  • Marriage certificate; if divorced or widowed, relevant certificates
  • Standard medical report for persons over 16; general health certificate for under 16; X-rays report if done outside Barbados
  • Certificate of Character from the Police of each country resided in for at least 6 months in the past 3 years
  • Four (4) photos (one certified by a Justice of the Peace or notary public)
  • Letters from schools attended in Barbados (stating period of attendance)
  • Proof of qualifications
  • Letter of employment
  • Affidavit in case of name discrepancy
  • Legal custody documentation if child is under custody of someone else
  • Official English translation for certificates in a foreign language
  • Notarized letter of consent from parent(s) if applicant is under 18 and forms are signed by someone else
  • Business applicants (if applicable): cover letter, business location, registration/Incorporation docs, proof of finances, proof of funds brought to Barbados, if over 60: means of support, income, proof of property
  • Copy of bio-data page of valid passport

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.bb/pages/ImmigrantStatus.aspx.

Frequently asked

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance
Criminal record

“A Certificate of Character from the Police of each country which you have lived for at least 6 months in the past 3 years.”

Open to all nationalities

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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 2026-06-21.

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