Obtaining Import Permit Barbados : Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Organization : Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade
Service Name : Obtaining Import Permit
Country: Barbados

Website : https://www.foreign.gov.bb/

Obtaining Import Permit :

Do I need a permit to bring in meat?:
Yes. A permit for the importation of any animal, bird, reptile, animal semen, other biologicals (e.g. vaccines), meat and meat products must be obtained beforehand from the Veterinary Services Department. The telephone and fax nos. are: (246) 427-5492 (tel.) and (246) 429-2143 (fax).

Related : Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Passport Application Procedure Barbados : www.statusin.org/11892.html

If the meat is cooked, do I still require an import permit?:
Yes. An import permit is still required.

How can I obtain the import permit?:
The import permit may be obtained from:
The Veterinary Services Department,
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,
Graeme Hall,
Christ Church

The telephone and fax nos. are: (246) 427-5492 (tel.) and (246) 429-2143 (fax).

What is the fee for the import permit?:
The fee is BDS$25.00

Do I require a permit to import plants into Barbados?:
Yes. A permit is required for all plants and plant products.In addition, all fruits, vegetables, plants, cuttings, seeds, or unprocessed plant products must be declared to customs and presented for inspection by a Plant Quarantine Officer.

Fresh fruits from certain countries are prohibited in order to prevent the spreading of pests and plant diseases. Certain plants, seeds or cuttings may require a phytosanitary certificate in addition to the import permit.

Can I work in Barbados ?
In limited instances, individuals who have special skills which are in short supply in Barbados may be granted a work permit for a specific post on the basis that there is no qualified Barbadian available for the post. Applications for work permits in these cases are processed by the employer and not the prospective employee.

Non-national participation in the retail sector is not encouraged, and similarly in the tourism sector every effort is made to restrict the operation of tourism ancillary services (restaurants, bars, ground transportation water sports, etc.) to Barbadian nationals, except in cases where the operation is unique and the expertise unavailable locally, or where the operation is likely to make a significant contribution to the local tourist product.

How can I obtain a ‘Visitor’s Permit’?
** A visitor’s permit may be obtained from the Barbados Licencing Authority, located at The Pine, St. Michael or from the Oistins Police Station, Hastings Police Station and Holetown Police Station. Permits are also issued by most car rental companies.

** The fee for the permit is BDS$10.00.

Applications for an import permit should be sent to:
The Plant Quarantine Officer,
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,
Graeme Hall,
Christ Church,
Barbados.

Is there a fee for the import permit for plants and plant products?:
No. There is no fee.

Contact Address :
1 Culloden Road
St. Michael
BB14018
Barbados
Phone : (246) 431-2200
Fax : (246) 429-6652