Barbados•North AmericaSpecial Entry and Residence Permit (SERP) - 5-Year Renewable
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-180 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Investment residency program granting 5-year renewable residence permit for minimum USD 300,000 investment in real estate, business, bonds, or securities.
The Special Entry and Residence Permit (SERP) is Barbados' golden visa program for investors. The 5-year renewable option requires a minimum investment of USD 300,000 and can be made in real estate, established business, government bonds, or other securities. After 5 consecutive years of residency, holders can apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
300,000 USD
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Must be valid
Proof of investment funds
Bank statements showing minimum USD 300,000
Investment documentation
Property deed, business registration, or securities documents
Background documents
Police clearance, financial references
Health insurance
Proof of health coverage
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Advantages
- Renewable residency pathway
- Multiple investment options available
- Can lead to permanent residency and citizenship
- No requirement to live on island full-time
- Access to Caribbean Community benefits
- Visa-free travel to 163 countries as resident
Considerations
- High minimum investment (USD 300,000)
- Long processing time (3-6 months)
- Investment tied to residency
- Renewal required every 5 years
Application Process
Choose investment option
Select from real estate, business, bonds, securities, or bank deposit
Prepare application documents
Gather passport, financial documents, property/investment details
Submit application
Submit SERP application to Immigration Department
Complete investment
Finalize investment of minimum USD 300,000
Background verification
Immigration conducts background checks and verification
Receive SERP approval
Granted 5-year residence permit
Application Forms
SERP Application Form
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