Study visas
Barbadian Student Visa
For non-nationals coming to study at a Ministry-registered institution in Barbados, applied for before entry with a Certificate of Eligibility (Form H-1) completed by the school.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Barbados government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Student Visa
- Route type
- Study visa
- Validity
- 3 years (minors) / remainder of studies (adults)
- After an initial provisional visa of up to 4 months
- Application fee
- BDS $300.00
Who it is for
- Non-nationals enrolling in a course at a Ministry-registered institution
- Minors under 18 and adults 18 and over (separate requirements)
- Students who apply before entering Barbados
Requirements
- Form H-1 Certificate of Eligibility, completed by the school and certified by the Ministry of Education
- Birth certificate (original or notarised copy)
- Two passport photographs and a copy of the passport bio-data page
- Evidence of financial support (bank statements, scholarship or sponsorship)
- A school acceptance letter from a Ministry-registered institution
- The BDS $300 application fee
- Adults: police character certificate, course timetable and outline, proof of accommodation, and marriage certificate if applicable
- Minors: notarised parental consent letter and Form H-2 (except CARICOM nationals under 16)
How to apply
- Obtain a completed and certified Form H-1 from your institution
- Submit the application with all documents (no laminated documents or scanned police certificates)
- A provisional visa is issued within about 10 working days; the final visa follows within about 60 working days if financial evidence is satisfactory
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.