Work visas
Barbadian Short-Term Work Permit
A work permit valid for up to eleven months under section 17 of the Immigration Act, applied for by the employer or sponsor on behalf of a non-citizen worker.
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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
- Short-Term Work Permit (section 17)
- Route type
- Employer-sponsored work permit
- Validity
- Up to 11 months
- Application fee
- BDS $300.00
- Payable on submission
Who it is for
- Non-citizens taking up employment in Barbados for up to eleven months
- People on short training attachments
- Workers whose Barbadian employer or sponsor sponsors the application
Requirements
- A detailed cover letter from the employer
- Completed Form C-3 (short-term work permit application)
- Four passport-sized photographs
- A copy of the applicant's passport bio-data page
- The BDS $300 application fee on submission (no final fee for training attachments)
How to apply
- The employer or sponsor submits Form C-3 with supporting documents
- Provide both originals and photocopies
- Pay the fee on submission — applications without the fee are rejected
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.