Barbados · Investor / Golden Visa

Special Entry Permit (SEP)

Official name Special Entry Permit (SEP) — High-Net-Worth Individual Group 1

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 2026-06-08 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

[min_investment: USD $2,000,000 investment in Barbados from foreign-sourced funds AND assets of USD $5,000,000+ net wort…

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

[min_investment: USD $2,000,000 investment in Barbados from foreign-sourced funds AND assets of USD $5,000,000+ net worth — per Invest Barbados (investbarbados.org/high-net-worth-individuals/): 'Have assets of US$5 mi]

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Financial Requirements

ItemAmount
Minimum Savings€4,372,540

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

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 Special Entry Permit (SEP) — High-Net-Worth Individual Group 1?

[min_investment: USD $2,000,000 investment in Barbados from foreign-sourced funds AND assets of USD $5,000,000+ net worth — per Invest Barbados (investbarbados.org/high-net-worth-individuals/): 'Have assets of US$5 mi]

What are the financial requirements for the Special Entry Permit (SEP) — High-Net-Worth Individual Group 1?

Applicants need minimum savings of €4,372,540. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the Special Entry Permit (SEP) — High-Net-Worth Individual Group 1 lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

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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Data last verified: 2026-06-08 · See our methodology

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