All applications for the renewal and/or grant of any permit or form of status determined
under the Immigration Act Cap 190, Constitution, Citizenship Act, Cap 186 and any other
enactment which will expire during the period March 28, - April 14, 2020 will be extended until May 15, 2020.
Due to the ongoing response to the global pandemic COVID-19, the Barbados
Immigration Department has implemented the following precautionary measures
with immediate effect order to prioritize the health and safety of its employees
and the clientele we serve.
APPLICATIONS FOR PASSPORTS
- Cancellation of all appointments
- Applications will ONLY be accepted in cases of emergency relating to
persons who are required to travel urgently for medical, bereavement, work or any other
circumstances that Chief Immigration Officer may deem as an emergency. Appointment may
be made by visiting the Department’s website at www.immigration.gov.bb.
- Suspension of the Saturday passport service
- Discontinuation of walk-ins
APPLICATIONS FOR VARIOUS FORMS OF STATUS AND VISAS
- Cancellation of all appointments (persons will be contacted by the relevant personnel for rescheduling)
- Applications will ONLY be accepted by persons seeking to renew their status in order to acquire Barbados Identification cards of Driver’s license or any other circumstances that Chief Immigration Officer may deem as an emergency.
- Applications that have already been submitted will be evaluated and persons contacted by the relevant personnel.
ENDORSEMENT OF PASSPORTS
No passports will be accepted. Passports already submitted will be returned after processing is complete
COLLECTION OF CERTIFICATES, PASSPORTS AND PAYMENT OF FEES
Persons will be accepted on Walk-in basis.
EXTENSION OF STAY
No applications will be accepted. Applications that have already been submitted will be evaluated and persons contacted by the relevant personnel.
ENTRY VISAS
All applications will be placed on hold pending confirmation of travel and appointments with the US Embassy.
