Frequently Asked Questions

Short-Term Work Permits (permits up to 11 months in duration) require the following documentation:

• Application form C-3, which you print off from our website
• A cover letter from the prospective employer on headed notepaper
• One passport-sized photo of the proposed employee against a white background
• A copy of the proposed employee's passport biodata page
• Documentary evidence (i.e., originals and copies) of the proposed employee's qualifications

Long-Term Work Permits (between 1-3 years in duration) require the following documentation:

• Completed Application Forms C-1 and C-2, printed off from our website
• Cover letter from the prospective employer on headed notepaper
• Four passport-sized photos of the proposed employee against a white background
• Copy of the proposed employee's passport biodata page
• Documentary evidence of the proposed employee's qualifications
• Two references on headed notepaper with contact information for the referees (email address minimally)
• Fully completed Medical Form R1, including VDRL Report (available from our website)

For applicants based overseas, chest X-rays taken overseas must be read by a lab based in Barbados before your application can progress.