Application for Passports
All categories of Barbados Passports (Diplomatic, Official and Ordinary) are the province of the Barbados Immigration Department. Although Barbados’ consular offices may facilitate Barbadians overseas with passport applications, the documents are issued by the Immigration Department in Bridgetown. Passports are granted to Citizens of Barbados, and citizenship is derived from Birth, Descent, Marriage or Registration.
Authentication of Documents/Obtaining Original Documents
The Ministry and overseas Missions can ONLY authenticate documents issued and endorsed by the Government of Barbados. This usually pertains to documents signed by the Registrar of the Supreme Court, the Registrar of Corporate Affairs or their representatives. In obtaining birth/marriage/death certificates, Barbadians can access the Registration Department’s online facility at https://www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb/ to obtain an application. It usually takes […]
Consular Fees/Reimbursements
Consular and Notarial Service Act, 2006 stipulates the amount of fees to be charged for a range of consular services, and the Consular Officers appointed to act on behalf of Government of Barbados in a jurisdiction outside of Barbados to collect those fees. The legislation also enables designated officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Detained Nationals
All Barbadians have a right to fair and humane treatment, even if accused of a crime. In cases of arrest or detention, any consular office overseas whether Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General should provide consular support to any national who requests such assistance. Consular support includes contacting a legal representative on behalf of the Barbadian […]
Deportation of Barbadian Nationals
It is the responsibility of the consular officer to ensure that Barbadians were afforded due process before each repatriation, and where the deportation is warranted, the consular office must assist those persons with emergency travel documents if required.
Facilitation of Visas
The outbreak of the COVID-19 has significantly limited air travel, and a demand for travel visas. In May 2019, the Cabinet approved the waiver of visas for some twenty-five (25) countries including regions, targeted for enhanced bilateral relation. The visa suppression regime is part of a calculated strategy to increase opportunities for travel for commerce, […]
Nationals in Distress
These comprise persons who are victims of crime; persons who have suffered grave illness or death and require repatriation; persons who become stranded due to natural disaster or other calamity (such as a global pandemic); persons who have lost official documents including passports. Such situations would require consular support.
