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The forms and list of required documentation is available from the Immigration Department in Bridgetown. Barbados now offers Special Entry and Reside Permits (SERPs) to enter and reside in Barbados with little or no restrictions. These SERPs may either be granted for an indefinite period or for a fixed period, depending on the particular category the individual falls under. Welcome Stamp On 30 June 2020 the Barbados Government introduced the Barbados Welcome Stamp. This is a remote work initiative which allows non- nationals employed outside of Barbados to work remotely from Barbados without the need to obtain a work permit. Applications for the initiative are made online. After the application is approved and the requisite fee is paid, the applicant and their spouse and dependents can live and work in Barbados for a maximum of 12 months. Suitable applicants must have a valid passport and health insurance and earn a minimum annual income of US$50,000.00 from a source outside of Barbados. Additionally, the applicant and their family cannot take up employment in Barbados other than the employment sanctioned by the Welcome Stamp. Welcome stamp residents are not deemed to be tax resident. Additionally, although the Stamp expires after 12 months, there is an option to renew. Visa Entry Requirements A valid passport is required by all visitors to Barbados. All visitors are required to have onward or return tickets. Citizens of certain countries will require a visa to visit Barbados. Contact your nearest Barbados Tourism Authority office, one of the Invest Barbados offices or visit https:// immigration.gov.bb/pages/Visa_Requirements.aspx for further information. Visas are not required for passengers on cruise ships subject to certain exceptions. CONTACTS Government Ministries Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Nutritional Security Graeme Hall, Christ Church, Barbados Tel: (246) 535-5100 Fax: (246) 535-5257 / 5258 Email: minister@agriculture.gov.bb Website: agriculture.gov.bb Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training Elsie Payne Complex, Constitution Road, St. Michael, Barbados PBX: (246) 535-0600 Fax: (246) 436-2411 Email: info@mes.gov.bb Website: mes.gov.bb Ministry of Energy & Business Development Trinity Business Centre, Country Road, St. Michael, Barbados Tel: (246) 535-2500 Email: info@energy.gov.bb Websites: https://energy.gov.bb / https://smartenergybarbados.com Ministry of Environment and National Beautification 10th Floor Warrens Tower II, Warrens, St. Michael, BB1200, Barbados Phone: 1 (246) 535-4350 Fax: 1 (246) 535-4377 Email: menb@barbados.gov.bb Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs & Investment Government Headquarters, Bay Street, St. Michael, Barbados Tel: (246) 535-5300 Fax: (246) 535-5344 Website: bdsfinance.gov.bb Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade 1 Culloden Road, St. Michael, Barbados, BB14018 Tel: (246) 535-6620 Fax: (246) 429-6652 Email: barbados@foreign.gov.bb Website: foreign.gov.bb Ministry of Health & Wellness Frank Walcott Building, Culloden Road, St. Michael, Barbados Tel: (246) 536-3800 Email: ps-secretary@health.gov.bb Website: health.gov.bb Ministry of Home Affairs and Information Ground Floor Jones Building, Webster Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados Email: homeaffairs@mha.gov.bb Tel: (246) 535-7260 Fax: (246) 535-7286 Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance National Housing Corporation, Country Road, St. Michael, Barbados Email: pshousing@barbados.gov.bb Tel: (246) 467-7800 or (246) 436-7657 123 BUSINESS BARBADOS 2022 B U S I N E S S B A R B A D O S F A C T F A C T S G U I D E 2 0 2 2