Barbados
Barbados CARICOM free movement
CARICOM full free movement (nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines)
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Key facts
CARICOM free movement is a long-stay route for Barbados. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Only for passports from Belize, Dominica, VC
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The person is a national of Belize, Dominica or St Vincent and the Grenadines; no skills category or age limit applies.
- Residence is allowed for any legitimate purpose, including work, study, self-employment and retirement.
Documents1
- A valid passport is the standard travel document; a birth certificate, student records or immunisation card may be requested.
Steps3
- On arrival the person receives a stamp or digital record of indefinite stay.
- The person registers with the relevant Barbados agency to access services such as healthcare and education.
- Proof of identity, financial means and a police record may be requested at registration.
After you arrive1
- Entry can be refused or the person removed if they threaten public safety or health or are likely to become a charge on public funds.
What happens at day 182
How Barbados decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 182 days in a income yearAggregate days present in Barbados in an income year make an individual tax resident
- Foreign-source income
Individuals who spend more than 182 days in Barbados in an income year, and persons with ordinarily resident status, are tax resident; residents who are also domiciled are taxed on worldwide income, while residents who are not domiciled are taxed on Barbados income and on foreign-source income from which a benefit is received in Barbados.
All tax rules for Barbados Tax records checked
Full official text
Nationals of Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines can enter, live, work and remain indefinitely in Barbados without a work permit or skills certificate under CARICOM full free movement (in force since 1 October 2025). 1 2 3
Requirements
- The person is a national of Belize, Dominica or St Vincent and the Grenadines; no skills category or age limit applies. 1 2
- Residence is allowed for any legitimate purpose, including work, study, self-employment and retirement. 1 2
- A valid passport is the standard travel document; a birth certificate, student records or immunisation card may be requested. 3
- On arrival the person receives a stamp or digital record of indefinite stay. 2
- The person registers with the relevant Barbados agency to access services such as healthcare and education. 2 3
- Proof of identity, financial means and a police record may be requested at registration. 3
- Entry can be refused or the person removed if they threaten public safety or health or are likely to become a charge on public funds. 1 3
Stay
- Indefinite stay granted on arrival; no time limit.
Nationality
Nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Open to: Belize, Dominica, VC.
Work
The person can work and run a business without a work permit or CSME skills certificate.
Family
A spouse, unmarried children under 18, unmarried children under 25 in full-time education and wholly dependent parents can accompany the person.
Official sources
- FAQs on Enhanced Cooperation in Movement of CARICOM Nationals · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Barbados · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-09-29
- Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025 · CARICOM Secretariat · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-09-23
- CSME free movement and full free movement FAQs · Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ministry of Foreign Affairs · checked 2026-10-10
CARICOM free movement and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARICOM free movement | – | – | Yes |
| CARICOM free movement | – | – | Yes |
| Visa-free stay Mexico | – | 6 mo | No |
| Andean free movement Colombia | – | 2 yr | Yes |
| Free movement by treaty Brazil | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the CARICOM free movement?
Indefinite stay granted on arrival; no time limit.
Can I work on the CARICOM free movement?
Yes. The person can work and run a business without a work permit or CSME skills certificate.
Can I bring my family on the CARICOM free movement?
A spouse, unmarried children under 18, unmarried children under 25 in full-time education and wholly dependent parents can accompany the person.
Who can apply for the CARICOM free movement?
Nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Open to: Belize, Dominica, VC.
How are CARICOM free movement holders taxed in Barbados?
No special regime in our records is tied to the CARICOM free movement. The standard rules apply: From income year 2026, after a BDS$25,000 personal allowance, individuals pay 11.5% on the first BDS$50,000 of taxable income (income of BDS$25,001 to BDS$75,000) and 27.5% on the rest; the rates were 12.5% and 28.5% before.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- FAQs on Enhanced Cooperation in Movement of CARICOM Nationals · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Barbados · checked 2026-10-10
- Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025 · CARICOM Secretariat · checked 2026-10-10
- CSME free movement and full free movement FAQs · Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ministry of Foreign Affairs · checked 2026-10-10
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