This is the first time I hear about Barbados. After watching your beautiful videos and your sense of fun, I liked your simple life. Note that I am from North Africa. Algeria is my beautiful country, and it is strong economically and touristically. Welcome to us and I hope to visit your country.
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🖤
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.
@@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.
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 🌞
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
@@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. 🇧🇧
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!!
@@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 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
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?
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!
@@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?
This process actually varies depending on where you apply and what your nationality is. I would suggest checking the immigration site of the country that you want to apply in order to determine what the current process/rules are for that jurisdiction. All the best!
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.
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?
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!
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.
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!
😂 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!
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
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.
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
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 🙂
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...
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.
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
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!
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.
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 TH-cam too, basically vlogs😊
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..
@@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
I want to go to Babados from Nigeria. How can I get work when I get there please? WhatsApp number is +2349169719867 . Please also send your WhatsApp number. Thanks so much.
@@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?
What is your advice for one who wants to move from Nigeria to Barbados, but do not have a high institution certificate but has a skills of mechanical engineering
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
Thanks for this question. 🙂 I don’t live there anymore, but when I did I guess why sometimes I “hated” it was because people aren’t always the nicest and that can feel isolating because I’m very friendly, cost of living is ridiculously expensive especially taxes, my car was broken into, and dealing with the repercussions of that took almost a year. There were a lot of other things that made life harder than I think it needed to be like a lot of red tape and protocols for non bajans, etc.
This is the first time I hear about Barbados. After watching your beautiful videos and your sense of fun, I liked your simple life. Note that I am from North Africa. Algeria is my beautiful country, and it is strong economically and touristically. Welcome to us and I hope to visit your country.
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🖤
Awesome! Glad I could help and all the best with your move 😊
You'd love it here! Give us a call once you're ready-
Hey,how is life in Barbados so far?
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
Thank you so much! ☺️ and all the best with your move!
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.
what do you do for work?
Barbados can be pretty expensive but worth it
Tell me !
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.
So you see how we that lives here feels everyday .Its ridiculous here🤦♀️🤦♀️But where good over here🤦♀️@@darkcharmrecords
@@darkcharmrecordsreally
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
This was very helpful. Stumbled on your channel. Considering moving to Barbados. Great content. Just subscribed.
ThAnk you 🙏🏿 for making this video. Headed there in a couple weeks.
Hello please how is the place like
@@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.
Hi
Thank you for this! This is the info I have been looking for.
Love your content! great insights about Barbados! Come do a few videos for us.
I just found your channel , And am enjoying already. Very good points if you wanna move to barbados 🇧🇧
Thank you!
The Bar Jam family is wonderful .I think you are the best
@@sweetygirl7188 hi
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 🌞
I am from Barbados 🇧🇧 and I really love your video
Is it easy to find a job there if youre a foreigner?
@alaa I think it depends on the sector you’re in.
My great grandparents are originally from Barbados and Trinidad. We still have family that reside there. I’m thinking about doing this sometime soon
Nice!
You dont have to get the welcome stamp if u have family that are bajans
I own a pizza restaurant in Algeria. Can I open a pizza restaurant in your beautiful country? How much does the project cost, please, my sister?
I’m still looking for a job !! This was so helpful thank u!💕💕💕
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
Is Barbados more expensive than Jamaica? Just asking
@@monicalynch980 a lot but once you have a skill you can live comfortably and save
@@RDubrey_1991 what's your ig I want more information please
I want to visit Barbados please can you put me through or receive me please
@CelestialGoddessImani I just saw your comment sorry about that. U still need the info?
Thank you! Moving in October!
Did you move there ?
@@michellecox1838 Yeah! I lived there for 10 months!
Did you inky plan for 10 months and would you recommend
@@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. 🇧🇧
Hi Jamie,
Where we find nice rentals. Which places are best to live?
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!!
Glad it’s working out in the end for you. Good luck!
Did you make the move ?
@@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?
@mikey how is it going living in Barbados? I am thinking of doing university there. Wondering how costly living may be!
@@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
On point every single way.
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?
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!
@@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?
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.
@@jamierocke thank you so much your response has been very helpful!
Very nice analysis about barbodos
Hi! Can you explain the application process for the skills certification offered for CARICOM Nationals
This process actually varies depending on where you apply and what your nationality is. I would suggest checking the immigration site of the country that you want to apply in order to determine what the current process/rules are for that jurisdiction. All the best!
Thanks for making that video
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?
@Jamie Rocke Please help me find out which flight is going to Barbados 🇧🇧 from any west Africa country please
Can you please guide me on how to move there
Hey Jamie! what were some of the challenges of living in BIM?
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.
Thanks so much getting back to me!! ✨🙏🏾@@jamierocke
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?
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!
Loved this video!can you please reshare the housing websites?
Thanks! They're in the description box.
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.
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!
Jamie Rocke So helpful! Thank you
For Kenyan's it's free visa and period of staying is 6 months only
How do I register for the barbados stamp
Can you be our transition consultant???? Thank you! We’re not coming on the stamp - we have citizenship - but still tons of questions!
😂 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!
That's a great idea!
@@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!
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
I love it there I been a few times so I know I want to live there
All the best to you.🙂 Hoping that you get the job!
I was born and raised in Boston. But my father is from Barbados. But where are you at?👀 (I'm still in Barbados).
Heard I can move down with just my passport and even without visa
Great video ,how do I get the 12 months welcome stamp
The link to apply is in the description box.
Please how can I get CSME DUCEMENT, WHAT IS THE PROCESS
Keep us updated on life in Bim
I don’t live there anymore
@@jamierocke
Ok
Barbados 🇧🇧 is a visa free for Nigerians, but no direct flight is the problem. Please help me find out, I wanna move down 🙏
Hi did you move to barbados
Hi
@@georgenagy6066 Not yet, couldn't find direct flights, I am still here in Lagos. I wanna move asap as God may have it.
Please what do I need to know about moving to Barbados from Nigeria
How long can you be if you want to become a citizen?
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.
What mail forwarding company do you use
thank you you were very informative
Glad it was helpful!
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
Thank you so much, please how can I apply for welcome visa
The link is in the description 🙂
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
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 🙂
I try to come Barbara
Hi Jamie Rocke, how can I move from the United States to Barbados?
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...
Am from Africa and I want to start living and working in Barbados, what advice can give.
Thanks alot Jamie! I am from Morocco and is it easy to get a work permit and permanent residence? Thanks alot for your video
Thanks for watching! It's straightforward. Once you have all the required paperwork and documents you should get through just fine.
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?
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.
Hi thanks for this video. What are some job options and their wage rate?
Looking forward to part 2..lol
Where can i apply for the 12 month stay am from Jamaican
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
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!
Hej Jamie, thank you for this video, it's very helpful! Do you know how long the usual wait is for the approval of the welcome stamp?
Just found the info on the website.. Thanks again!
Great!
Please can you share me the website
How did you move there?? I don't see a ring on the finger
I’m a Caricom National, I can live and work anywhere in CARICOM.
Hi
How do you notrize a photograph for the citizens ship fotm
Through a notary public.
Please tell me the advantage to have the barbados visa for go to others country.
Please tell me!!!
Please
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.
Good luck!
@@jamierocke thanks for helping 👍
I want to go to borbados
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 TH-cam too, basically vlogs😊
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..
@@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
How do I get to Barbados from Istanbul?
I want to go to Babados from Nigeria. How can I get work when I get there please? WhatsApp number is +2349169719867 . Please also send your WhatsApp number. Thanks so much.
@@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?
Is there dual citizenship? Can you talk more details about the actual cost of living?
Do international students doing part time jobs pay tax?
Not if they’re under the earning threshold
U 're so pretty reasonable making a lot of senses...
Thank you.
How close is Barbados to America or Canada
The closest flight to the US is about 3.5 hours. That’s to Miami.
What is your advice for one who wants to move from Nigeria to Barbados, but do not have a high institution certificate but has a skills of mechanical engineering
Am coming from Nigeria but with visa on arrival will I face some challenges at the airport?
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.
@@jamierocke it’s possible to get your WhatsApp number or email address?
Hello, how easy is it to get unskilled jobs
Help me out?how much usd i need to stay 1month? I just want to party for 1month
Good information ❤❤❤
Hello 👋, new subscriber from Ghana 🇬🇭 west africa
what are the laws in barbados?
Thanks miss
I may like to live in Barbados
I'm Ghanaian and I want to come to Barbados and I want to no if I can get a good job
is it allowed for a student in Barbados to work there for some hours?
Yeah, a lot of students work on Campus or do part time work.
People help me which Flight is flying direct to Barbados 🇧🇧 from any west Africa country without no transit visa or any other country
I want to live there too.
Anything about getting permanent residency??
If you’re a Caricom National you can apply for a CSME skills certificate which gives you residency.
I want advise for a British resident moving to barbados perminently
Can you tell me how to obtain a tourist visa to Barbados? I am from Algeria
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
How to get passport of Barbados
Mi want to go to
Do you only pay taxes after 1 year?
if you work for a company, taxes are deducted every month from your salary
Hi. Who can apply for the 12 months stamp?
It’s open to anyone to apply.
You were choosing your words carefully when talking about your thoughts on Barbados. If l could read your mind, haha. 🤔🤭
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. 🥴
@@jamierocke l understand what you mean. Keep doing a good job ✌
Hello dr
Since u have been there and know your around, can you act as my agent to help me move to barbados? Please
Hello I am a fashion designer can I move to Barbados
Fashion is a growing industry in Bim. Definitely check out the fashion events and designers to find out more
I from west Africa how can I get to barbordas
One day I will definitely visit Barbados 😍😍
If you hold my hand
Nice explations.Thank you for making this video. Can we to do contact ? Thanks.
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
@The Anonymousthank you True, but we need a German visa in order to cross into Barbados, according to what the travel agencies told me
Your socials???
I don’t have any, just TH-cam 🙂
hi how long after marriage can you get citizenship ?
I’m not sure
@@jamierocke thank.u
Why do you hate it sometimes ?
Thanks for this question. 🙂 I don’t live there anymore, but when I did I guess why sometimes I “hated” it was because people aren’t always the nicest and that can feel isolating because I’m very friendly, cost of living is ridiculously expensive especially taxes, my car was broken into, and dealing with the repercussions of that took almost a year. There were a lot of other things that made life harder than I think it needed to be like a lot of red tape and protocols for non bajans, etc.
my boyfriend lives in barbados im thinking about moving in with him (im from new zealand)