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What documents do I need when I apply for Permanent Residence?
  • Applicant’s Birth Certificate.
  • If a married woman, a Marriage Certificate must be produced.
  • If married to a Barbadian woman, the applicant is required to produce:-
    • His wife’s Birth Certificate; and
    • His marriage Certificate.
  • If the applicant’s previous marriage was terminated by Death or Divorce - then appropriate Death Certificate or Divorce document i.e., Decree Absolute should be submitted.
  • Medical:-
    • General Medical Certificate of Health from Doctor if sixteen (16) years of age or under.
    • If sixteen (16) years of age or over, the standard Medical Form provided, must be completed by the Doctor.
  • Four (4) passport size photographs, one of which must be certified by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public.
  • Letters from school(s) attended in Barbados.
  • Letter of employment.
  • Proof of qualifications (if any).
  • Immigrant Status Certificate (Original and Copy)
  • Application fee of $300 BBD (Personal cheques will not be accepted).
  • If approved a final fee of $1200 BBD to be paid.
  • It should be noted that -
    • In the event of any discrepancy in any of the names, appearing on the documents required above, then an Affidavit must be submitted in order to clarify the same.
    • If the applicant is under 18 years of age and forms are signed by a person other than the parent(s), then a Letter of Consent from the parent(s) must be submitted.
    • This Letter of Consent must be notarised i.e. signed by the parent(s) in the presence of a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public who will sign and affix his appropriate official stamp/seal.
    • In cases where the legal custody of a child is granted, the document showing legal custody must be submitted.
  • A copy of the bio-data page of applicant’s valid passport

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