Barbados · Skilled Worker Visa

CARICOM Skilled National — Free Movement under Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

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Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

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At a Glance

Visa Duration
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo
Passport RestrictionsRestricted to: AG, BZ, DM, GD, GY, JM, KN, LC, VC, SR, TT

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Bridgetown
Single (monthly)€1,244
Family (monthly)€2,300
Rent 1BR (center)€498
Groceries€311
Transport pass€75
St. Lawrence Gap
Single (monthly)€1,219
Family (monthly)€2,208
Rent 1BR (center)€483
Groceries€305
Transport pass€73
Holetown
Single (monthly)€1,288
Family (monthly)€2,392
Rent 1BR (center)€529
Groceries€322
Transport pass€77

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CARICOM Skilled National — Free Movement under Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas?

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Can the CARICOM Skilled National — Free Movement under Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Barbados?

Yes. Barbados offers 5 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Barbados country page.

What is the cost of living in Barbados?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Bridgetown: €1,244/mo; St. Lawrence Gap: €1,219/mo; Holetown: €1,288/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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