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Forum: Barbados
Mar 31st 2022, 2:10 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,076
Posted By bs_wave

Re: 25 and thinking of moving to Barbados

Yes you need a work permit to work locally in Barbados; however if you work remotely you can apply for the Welcome Stamp (https://barbadoswelcomestamp.bb) remote work visa (the application fee is BDS...
Forum: Barbados
Dec 23rd 2021, 9:25 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,866
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Moving to Barbados early 2023

It's not just British nationals. The Immigration Department has begun enforcing this policy on most foreign nationals.
Forum: Barbados
Dec 13th 2021, 8:41 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,866
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Moving to Barbados early 2023

Yes, most travellers are given a maximum entry period of three months on arrival.

Only certain passport holders are eligible to stay for up to six months, such as British nationals.

If your...
Forum: Barbados
Nov 7th 2021, 10:50 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,549
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Amazon Fire stick.

Probably, yes, but their Prime Video service is sadly quite good at detecting VPN providers so you may not have much luck in terms of what content you can watch from their catalogue.
Forum: Barbados
Nov 3rd 2021, 1:04 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,691
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Healthcare in Barbados

Please make sure you research the requirements of the Special Entry permit, because the market value of the property you buy in Barbados needs to meet a minimum threshold.

Otherwise you may not be...
Forum: Cayman Islands
Oct 30th 2021, 4:33 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 6,530
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Covid update

Well, your vaccines are given to you free of charge by the UK goverment, so if you run out, I'm pretty sure the UK government will deliver more to the Cayman Islands government if they so request.
...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 28th 2021, 11:43 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,266
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Reputable letting agents

If you come across someone that asks about letting agents, that means they are interested in renting a property. In Barbados, tenants are never responsible for Land Tax because it falls on the...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 26th 2021, 4:01 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,266
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Reputable letting agents

Please do not sign any tenancy agreement until you are in Barbados and have taken the time to explore the island, least of which to give you time to orientate yourself to island life and figure out...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 22nd 2021, 5:07 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,291
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Advanced reconnaissance

The changes referred to by Ian take effect from Sunday, October 24, 2021:

https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/change-in-barbados-travel-protocols

If those changes remain in effect by the time you...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 21st 2021, 6:36 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,291
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Advanced reconnaissance

Please remember that all arriving passengers have to quarantine for a period of time at one of the approved hotels, and you won't be able to use your own accommodation, car rental or public...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 13th 2021, 5:51 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,291
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Advanced reconnaissance

>> the potential suitability of the locations I listed

Without more information about what kind of scene you prefer, we can't really tell you which of the three locations you would like the most....
Forum: Rest of the World
Oct 13th 2021, 1:05 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,246
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Opinions - Are the Chinese going to Annex Taiwan?

Firstly, the EU is not a member of NATO. The EU is not a country; it is a political union. It does not represent countries within NATO and has no business with respect to the affairs of NATO members....
Forum: Cayman Islands
Feb 20th 2021, 6:00 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Cayman's offshore business

I am sorry but you are miscategorising what it is and who it is targeting. It is a special type of visa/permit that allows you to live in the Cayman Islands for up to 2 years while you work for a...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2021, 1:00 am
Replies: 194
Views: 30,134
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Want to move back to Aus

As usual we have a number of self-entitled Brits who find enough time out of their day to post arrogant replies when they know full well that "Brexit" was brought into this discussion when it had no...
Forum: Australia
Feb 16th 2021, 6:09 pm
Replies: 194
Views: 30,134
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Want to move back to Aus

You are trying to draw unrelated comparisons. I have dispelled your myth that relocation to Australia is going to increase because of Brexit. Australia is on the other side of the planet and the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 16th 2021, 6:07 am
Replies: 194
Views: 30,134
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Want to move back to Aus

I agree, a few months is nice (during the summer period), but any longer and you just want to go home.



I have heard property prices are quite unaffordable in many parts of Australia, but then...
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2021, 7:27 pm
Replies: 194
Views: 30,134
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Want to move back to Aus

What has Brexit got to do with people wanting to move to Australia? Really, people? We're just going to put "Brexit" down to everyone wanting to leave the UK now, huh?

As for Harri_delf (OP), a...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 9th 2021, 12:46 am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,014
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Shipping Personal items UK to Barbados

Hi Amewill,

First of all, congratulations on your visa approval.

My understanding is that there are no placements in state schools for parents bringing their children to Barbados under the...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 7th 2021, 3:07 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 5,161
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Welcome Stamp Questions

Yes, it is incorrect, at least at this time, but it stands to reason that something has to be done to allow persons on the Welcome Stamp visa to stay longer if they wish to, because they are...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 7th 2021, 2:39 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 5,161
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Welcome Stamp Questions

No, it cannot be extended. I have had this confirmed by multiple agents from the Barbados Welcome Stamp Center. They once had an FAQ that said it was renewable but they've since removed that from the...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 6th 2021, 10:05 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 5,161
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Welcome Stamp Questions

Indeed, and I hope that the government will have something in the upcoming Immigration Bill for us remote workers. I'm pretty sure if they don't have enough time to do so before June 2021, they may...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 6th 2021, 2:15 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,411
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Relocation

Amewill, as you know the Welcome Stamp visa is for just 12 months and at this time cannot be extended. Unless your husband is sponsored by a company to work in Barbados, or he sets up a business in...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 6th 2021, 2:19 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,161
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Welcome Stamp Questions

jimbocollett, it looks like you posted the same question on TripAdvisor. Nonetheless, I will repeat my answers here for reference:



Food prices are on average higher in Barbados than in the UK,...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 6th 2021, 1:45 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,488
Posted By bs_wave

Re: Computer equipment

When you are on the island, you can visit Promotech at Sheraton Mall if you need to buy equipment, including desks or office chairs.
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