How to Move to Barbados | *Must Know* tips before getting here

[@TheSlayNetwork]

Thank you for this video! My welcome stamp was approved and I am slated to make my move from the States in January so this was very insightful and has caused me to take a few more things into consideration🖤

[@jamierocke]

Awesome! Glad I could help and all the best with your move 😊

[@barbadosconnect7448]

You'd love it here! Give us a call once you're ready-

[@chrisarchy3940]

Hey,how is life in Barbados so far?

[@hidroinreallife]

Barbados can be pretty expensive but worth it

[@michellecox1838]

Tell me !

[@darkcharmrecords]

Was there last week and some of the food prices were astronomical. Ridiculously high. I'd for sure only buy meat and cook my home grown veg. I can live without sodas, sweets etc.

[@TKEYAHMURRAY-fm4ld]

So you see how we that lives here feels​ everyday .Its ridiculous here🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️But where good over here🤦‍♀️@@darkcharmrecords

[@Osamagbon-ru9dt]

​@@darkcharmrecordsreally

[@notsosuavemate]

It’s expensive because of the US dollar not only to mention that most businesses still have to pay off shipping fees that’s why it’s expensive

[@sarahgordino6695]

Just landed! :) Was only going to stay for a month, but think i'll ride it out until April before I go back to Toronto.

[@73musicmatch]

what do you do for work?

[@colettephair]

This was very helpful, thanks! I'm thinking of moving there in November. I also wanted to say I adore your necklace and your skin is so beautiful

[@jamierocke]

Thank you so much! ☺️ and all the best with your move!

[@barbadosconnect7448]

Love your content! great insights about Barbados! Come do a few videos for us.

[@alansjf33]

ThAnk you 🙏🏿 for making this video. Headed there in a couple weeks.

[@Osamagbon-ru9dt]

Hello please how is the place like

[@alansjf33]

@@Osamagbon-ru9dt Barbados is wonderful. Great beaches , nice people and a great culture. You must go to the fish fry at Oistins on Friday nights , check out Harrison’s cave and go to the beaches on the west coast. Great shopping in town in Bridge town , Warren’s and even in Speights town. You will have a great time ! Love my mother country.

[@AlhajiABBah]

Hi

[@opustjkwrites4368]

This was very helpful. Stumbled on your channel. Considering moving to Barbados. Great content. Just subscribed.

[@barjamfamily7653]

I just found your channel , And am enjoying already. Very good points if you wanna move to barbados 🇧🇧

[@jamierocke]

Thank you!

[@sweetygirl7188]

The Bar Jam family is wonderful .I think you are the best

[@JohirulIslam-bq7tf]

@@sweetygirl7188 hi

[@beve83]

Thank you for this! This is the info I have been looking for.

[@wanderergender1991]

I am from Jamaica I am here almost 4 years now I got my residency in less than 6 months through the CSME ( Caribbean single market Economy) but first thing before come here have a good skill first lol I visited couple other Caribbean countries and barbados is the most expensive

[@monicalynch980]

Is Barbados more expensive than Jamaica? Just asking

[@wanderergender1991]

@@monicalynch980 a lot but once you have a skill you can live comfortably and save

[@CelestialGoddessImani]

@@wanderergender1991 what's your ig I want more information please

[@bigfishspecial1063]

I want to visit Barbados please can you put me through or receive me please

[@wanderergender1991]

@CelestialGoddessImani I just saw your comment sorry about that. U still need the info?

[@rsodeyi]

Just found you and looking forward to seeing more. Hope you do some outside as well so we in cold countries can soak in some of that Caribbean sunshine 🌞

[@sweetygirl7188]

I am from Barbados 🇧🇧 and I really love your video

[@alaaesrawee3094]

Is it easy to find a job there if youre a foreigner?

[@jamierocke]

@alaa I think it depends on the sector you’re in.

[@PhannyObsession]

I should have been there by now! The plan was to sell up in the UK and move to Barbados around July this year (I got my citizenship last year). But, COVID hit literally the week my house went on the market!! 😢 But, it’s sold now and should be completed in a few months!! 👍🏽 So, I’m currently looking for a place to buy in St. James and hopefully I’ll be settled in by the end of the year!!

[@jamierocke]

Glad it’s working out in the end for you. Good luck!

[@michellecox1838]

Did you make the move ?

[@PhannyObsession]

@@michellecox1838 - Yes. Been here for two weeks now. Got a car, found a house and now I’m just waiting for the sale to go through! Life is good!! How are things with you?

[@suni9625]

@mikey how is it going living in Barbados? I am thinking of doing university there. Wondering how costly living may be!

[@PhannyObsession]

@@suni9625 Hi, it’s going well and I’m loving it! The cost of living is pretty high. I can’t believe the prices of some of the groceries in places like Massy and eating out. But, I suppose every country has its pros & cons

[@andrewleonardi3351]

Thank you! Moving in October!

[@michellecox1838]

Did you move there ?

[@andrewleonardi3351]

@@michellecox1838 Yeah! I lived there for 10 months!

[@michellecox1838]

Did you inky plan for 10 months and would you recommend

[@andrewleonardi3351]

@@michellecox1838 I thought I’d stay for about 4 months and stayed way longer. I definitely recommend staying on the South coast. Rockley golf course is a fantastic option. I used Airbnb the entire time. If not there somewhere near the water in Hastings. I didn’t have a car for the first 6 months but definitely recommend if it’s in the budget. It not required but nice to have. Also deff try surfing! My fav for lessons is Barry’s Surf School. 🇧🇧

[@pavanpeswani3878]

Very nice analysis about barbodos

[@abigailr.7487]

I’m still looking for a job !! This was so helpful thank u!💕💕💕

[@Goddessluv22]

My great grandparents are originally from Barbados and Trinidad. We still have family that reside there. I’m thinking about doing this sometime soon

[@jamierocke]

Nice!

[@jahlisadiamond6505]

You dont have to get the welcome stamp if u have family that are bajans

[@vinaymishra2288]

Thanks for making that video

[@x2for10x]

Looking forward to part 2..lol

[@peterbynoe9457]

On point every single way.

[@wrenjohnaslan]

Hi Jamie, Where we find nice rentals. Which places are best to live?

[@cookingwithlove5132]

My husband and I are separated due to him be deported. I’m trying to get a job with the U.S. Embassy hopefully I can get it. This helped a lot thank you. Hopefully I can get it done

[@cookingwithlove5132]

I love it there I been a few times so I know I want to live there

[@jamierocke]

All the best to you.🙂 Hoping that you get the job!

[@justfindout3491]

Thank you Jamie for your great videos, very informative. I was thinking of starting a business in information technology right there in Barbados. Please can you share any insight or make a video starting a business in Barbabos?

[@jamierocke]

Hm, I’m not too familiar with the process of starting a business but perhaps you can get in touch with the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries. They may be able to give you information on how to get started. Good luck!

[@Melnic68]

Hi Jamie, for those with the Caricom skills certificate and who may have found a job in Barbados. How does it work in terms of using the certificate and being able to begin work also. Also, any advise in leasing/buying an affordable vehicle, what companies are the best one to do this with?

[@jamierocke]

Hey Melissa, when I moved, even tho I had a skills certificate from Belize I still had to apply for one through the Barbados Accreditation Council. It took about 8 weeks, costs $100 and you’ll need a police report. After you get the certificate, you take it to immigration and they put a stamp in your passport which allows you to be a resident. In terms of getting a car, I don’t know of any leasing company, I’d say check Facebook to buy a car and get financing. Signia and Capita are great financing options. I hope this helps!

[@Melnic68]

@@jamierocke thank you for your response. So would I be able to work on my original skills certificate until I get the one from the Barbados Accreditation Council or do I have to wait the 8 weeks until I get the one from BAC to be able to work?

[@jamierocke]

You should be able to. I was working at UWI with my certificate from Belize and then took in the Bajan one when I got it.

[@Melnic68]

@@jamierocke thank you so much your response has been very helpful!

[@josephtvshow7467]

For Kenyan's it's free visa and period of staying is 6 months only

[@horacezaway7173]

My country Liberia is Visa free to Barbados, I wanna live and work there as a permanent resident with my Fiancee and kid, how does it work?

[@kellipoole1219]

Loved this video!can you please reshare the housing websites?

[@jamierocke]

Thanks! They're in the description box.

[@egbosimbaemeka392]

U 're so pretty reasonable making a lot of senses...

[@anywherebelleface1934]

@Jamie Rocke Please help me find out which flight is going to Barbados 🇧🇧 from any west Africa country please

[@mytwosense5223]

thank you you were very informative

[@jamierocke]

Glad it was helpful!

[@milly9551]

Thank you for the information! My husband and I are going to Barbados via the welcome visa this month. Wondering if we want to stay for another year and apply for the welcome visa again, do we need to pay tax? As I know the welcome visa doesn't require tax liability.

[@jamierocke]

You’re welcome! Great question. If you reapply for the welcome stamp and it’s approved you won’t have to pay taxes. If you stay here on a work visa, then I think that’s when the need to pay taxes kick in. Hope this helps!

[@milly9551]

Jamie Rocke So helpful! Thank you

[@angelaharveybowen]

Can you be our transition consultant???? Thank you! We’re not coming on the stamp - we have citizenship - but still tons of questions!

[@jamierocke]

😂 I’m planning on making a “part two” sharing tips to know for when you get here. Let me know what information you need and I’ll include it in the video. All the best with your move!

[@beve83]

That's a great idea!

[@giselleduff1001]

@@jamierocke such a great video with valuable advice. If you need to collab with a real estate professional for part two please feel free to connect!

[@RosieRoseTV]

Informative video, i am a skilled caricom national and have been living here since 2011 ...my experience living in Barbados has been nothing but amazing... I also working in Government...I love it here, oh by the way i also create content on KZbin too, basically vlogs😊

[@throughherlens363]

Hi can you help me. I have recently been granted my csme skills certificate and I'm considering Barbados to stay. How did you go about finding employment? I have so many questions..

[@RosieRoseTV]

@@throughherlens363 now that you have your skilled caricom national certificate from your country ...once you are considering Barbados, you now have to take it to the Barbados Accreditation Council and apply for one here You will find all information needed for this on the website... I suggest you Get that serted before coming here it would be better You will get a stamp from immigration to work and reside in Barbados once you get your CSME Accredited

[@Krystallove117]

How do I get to Barbados from Istanbul?

[@oviepeter7238]

I want to go to Babados from Nigeria. How can I get work when I get there please? WhatsApp number is [phone] . Please also send your WhatsApp number. Thanks so much.

[@kissedbyarose5169]

@@RosieRoseTV Hi Rose, I just got my csme certificate, I want to come to barbados as well, is there any way I can get in contact with you for more information?

[@kingpinstaxs1805]

I was born and raised in Boston. But my father is from Barbados. But where are you at?👀 (I'm still in Barbados).

[@jesussaves4238]

Keep us updated on life in Bim

[@jamierocke]

I don’t live there anymore

[@jesussaves4238]

@@jamierocke Ok

[@frankbill1098]

Heard I can move down with just my passport and even without visa

[@frankbill1098]

Please what do I need to know about moving to Barbados from Nigeria

[@edrinkalema1114]

Good information ❤❤❤

[@aaronowusu1539]

Hello 👋, new subscriber from Ghana 🇬🇭 west africa

[@sherylgreen1]

Hi pretty lady I moved to Barbados and am a You Tuber let's connect. You are glowing by the way. Thanks for the highlight foe others.

[@feelthe_melody]

I’m a new KZbinr as well! Support my channel

[@ShaniaShania]

Hey Jamie! what were some of the challenges of living in BIM?

[@jamierocke]

Hey Shania! There weren’t many… I’d say the cost of living is the biggest challenge; getting around can be challenging if you don’t have your own transportation; the cultural differences can require some acclimation and can be a challenging thing to get used to. Those were the main ones I’d say.

[@ShaniaShania]

Thanks so much getting back to me!! ✨🙏🏾@@jamierocke

[@ChiomaOkorie-ht3tl]

How do I register for the barbados stamp

[@walterclassesforphysics6515]

One day I will definitely visit Barbados 😍😍 If you hold my hand

[@awa8367]

Hi Jamie Rocke, how can I move from the United States to Barbados?

[@ukpabisundaychukwu9300]

Please how can I get CSME DUCEMENT, WHAT IS THE PROCESS

[@grandismart4954]

Thanks for this video. Shortly I'll move there, I wanna see the reality if I can settle down there or not. Anyway your video motivates me to go there and enjoy my time.

[@jamierocke]

Good luck!

[@grandismart4954]

@@jamierocke thanks for helping 👍

[@footballchannel001]

Am from Africa and I want to start living and working in Barbados, what advice can give.

[@NamuggaJuliet-j1x]

Can you please guide me on how to move there

[@drisslaroussi8687]

Thanks alot Jamie! I am from Morocco and is it easy to get a work permit and permanent residence? Thanks alot for your video

[@jamierocke]

Thanks for watching! It's straightforward. Once you have all the required paperwork and documents you should get through just fine.

[@remnantsrita18]

What mail forwarding company do you use

[@TheArtofToday.]

Is there dual citizenship? Can you talk more details about the actual cost of living?

[@jerminebaird645]

Great video ,how do I get the 12 months welcome stamp

[@jamierocke]

The link to apply is in the description box.

[@Tecno501]

Hi thanks for this video. What are some job options and their wage rate?

[@deniskuitchoua1676]

Please tell me the advantage to have the barbados visa for go to others country. Please tell me!!! Please

[@madlaz5795]

Are they welcoming to young English women? I am 18 and would be looking to move there when I am 19/20 but have heard they do not like foreigners

[@jamierocke]

Not sure where you heard that, but for sure you’d be welcomed. I think Bajans are just always curious about “foreigners” in general. I went for university when I was 19, and I was fine. Good luck 🙂

[@raulfrancis2111]

Hello how are you I'm a Jamaican I'm interested in the program I'm a welder/carpenter and I'm wondering if I could apply for a job there and how thank you...

[@Renayluvvv]

I’m curious if you stay the requirement to apply to be a Barbados citizen coming from America and you travel back to America to visit or something would have to carry some type of papers around with you

[@jamierocke]

Usually the department of immigration will give you a letter. Just be sure to ask them to provide you with documentation so that you can travel easily. Good luck!

[@kollyb1133]

Where can i apply for the 12 month stay am from Jamaican

[@ukpabisundaychukwu9300]

Thanks for updating me,please am do much interested to live and eork in Barbados, please what ducement should i need to provide to the immigration at border, please reply, Thanks indeed

[@ukpongmichael7189]

thanks for the tip,just a question please,during the 1year of stay,can you get a job? like is it possible to be employed with that visa?

[@jamierocke]

As far as I know, you cannot use the welcome stamp to apply for a job locally. You are only allowed to work as a digital nomad being paid via external funds.

[@letsgoviral777]

Thank you.

[@robinseale3784]

You were choosing your words carefully when talking about your thoughts on Barbados. If l could read your mind, haha. 🤔🤭

[@jamierocke]

Of course, it’s because people on the internet are mean and look for any way they can to twist, misinterpret and be offended at whatever you say. 🥴

[@robinseale3784]

@@jamierocke l understand what you mean. Keep doing a good job ✌

[@gladysansumana2848]

I may like to live in Barbados

[@abubokkor5486]

Hi dear. How long does it take to live in Barbados legally? how long after i can get Barbadoses passport? Please help me about it

[@billymakafui2518]

I'm Ghanaian and I want to come to Barbados and I want to no if I can get a good job

[@ferhatkhammoum627]

Can you tell me how to obtain a tourist visa to Barbados? I am from Algeria

[@anywherebelleface1934]

People help me which Flight is flying direct to Barbados 🇧🇧 from any west Africa country without no transit visa or any other country

[@jaaoproperlymuzik8785]

what are the laws in barbados?

[@tundeisiah7167]

Hello, how easy is it to get unskilled jobs

[@iloveamerica007]

I'm literally only watching this video because you're so beautiful

[@jamierocke]

How kind of you!

[@anywherebelleface1934]

Barbados 🇧🇧 is a visa free for Nigerians, but no direct flight is the problem. Please help me find out, I wanna move down 🙏

[@georgenagy6066]

Hi did you move to barbados

[@georgenagy6066]

Hi

[@anywherebelleface1934]

@@georgenagy6066 Not yet, couldn't find direct flights, I am still here in Lagos. I wanna move asap as God may have it.

[@emmanuelgado6342]

I want to live there too.

[@JamalHakimi-ig2nm]

🔥💙

[@theyadore_kaior7531]

my boyfriend lives in barbados im thinking about moving in with him (im from new zealand)

[@Lionsden49]

How long can you be if you want to become a citizen?

[@jamierocke]

Hmm I’m not sure about citizenship (getting a Barbadian passport). But, you can earn residency very quickly if you are a citizen of another CARICOM country. All you’d need is a CSME skills certificate and you’ll receive a Barbados residency stamp in your home country passport. This was my case.

[@erickcolorkalongoshi4871]

Thank you so much, please how can I apply for welcome visa

[@jamierocke]

The link is in the description 🙂

[@chandudevakiloveforever5981]

Thanks miss

[@danielfairclough3614]

Help me out?how much usd i need to stay 1month? I just want to party for 1month

[@edaneo11]

How did you move there?? I don't see a ring on the finger

[@jamierocke]

I’m a Caricom National, I can live and work anywhere in CARICOM.

[@deniskuitchoua1676]

S'il vous plait, quels sont les avantages d'avoir un visa barbados pour immigrer dans un autre pays??? Merci de me repondre svp.

[@vinaymishra2288]

I try to come Barbara

[@ekunesonmeteh3152]

Hello dr Since u have been there and know your around, can you act as my agent to help me move to barbados? Please

[@ismailkoyuncu5518]

Nice explations.Thank you for making this video. Can we to do contact ? Thanks.

[@sammijeesammijee8421]

Am coming from Nigeria but with visa on arrival will I face some challenges at the airport?

[@jamierocke]

Barbados doesn’t issue visas on arrival. If you’re coming from Nigeria you can stay as a visitor for up to 6 months I believe.

[@Iam_Chukwunedum]

@@jamierocke it’s possible to get your WhatsApp number or email address?

[@krisangelique29]

Hello! Thanks for the helpful video! You mentioned if you're there for more than a year, you'll have to start paying taxes. Does this apply if you're extending the Welcome Stamp for a second year?

[@jamierocke]

I don’t think so! I meant if you’re staying longer than the allowed time under the WS, it means you’re probably on a working visa which means you’d have to start paying taxes. 😊

[@wachenweah7868]

I from west Africa how can I get to barbordas

[@trinnysaysno]

I want to purchase a home there, but am still just exploring dual citizenship.

[@JarrelEmmanuel]

👋

[@jsingal1]

Hi How do you notrize a photograph for the citizens ship fotm

[@jamierocke]

Through a notary public.

[@gladysansumana2848]

I want to go to borbados

[@NAVEEDAHMADNAZIRAHMAD-ml3xj]

How to get passport of Barbados

[@iyansaiyansa846]

Thank you for the suggestions because yes, I wonder who will care for my plants. lol I had been wanting to make a short term move to try BBD out right before lockdown which obviously never happened. I'm wondering, do I HAVE to apply for a visa (any) prior entering if I plan on staying longer than 30 days? Say my return ticket is three months apart... If I apply for a visa and get accepted, would I need to purchase a return ticket prior to arriving? I will be coming from the USVI. Also, how is the bilingual spanish speaking community there? Do you find there are job openings that ask for this skill? I have so many questions lol I've done my reading, but it is still confusing.

[@jamierocke]

If you’re a Caricom National, you should be able to apply for the Caricom certificate of skills. With that you don’t need a visa. If you aren’t, I suggest you send an enquiry to the Immigration department. Their address is [e-mail]

[@rim457]

my beautiful lady jamie I am from the Republic of Mauritania, I have always dreamed of reaching this far island from us Knowing that they allow the holder of a Mauritanian passport to enter without a visa But there are no flights from Mauritania to Barbados, and there are no flights from neighboring countries to Barbados

[@rim457]

@The Anonymousthank you True, but we need a German visa in order to cross into Barbados, according to what the travel agencies told me

[@monicandasu2209]

Do international students doing part time jobs pay tax?

[@jamierocke]

Not if they’re under the earning threshold

[@Jotek52]

Let's do a calab together ❤

[@cryptomum6110]

Calab?

[@josetteblue123]

Very different

[@wilsonsworld8194]

is it allowed for a student in Barbados to work there for some hours?

[@jamierocke]

Yeah, a lot of students work on Campus or do part time work.

[@peterbynoe9457]

It would my pleasure meet you, talk experiences on island,aunt live Dubai many years experiences home Barbados

[@nuurbashiir1159]

How about jobs in barbados sister ?

[@lajoy8]

Welcome stamp a scheme 👏🏾

[@jamierocke]

I can see why you would say that.

[@lajoy8]

@@jamierocke yeah I thought the same thing when I read the requirements... I was blown away !