immigration.gov.bb Apply for Student Visa : Barbados

Organization : Barbados Immigration Department
Facility : Apply for Student Visa
Country : Barbados
Website : http://immigration.gov.bb/pages/StudentVisa.aspx

Apply Student Visa :

All persons who are desirous of pursuing a course of study in Barbados shall apply for a student visa before entering the island. Applications for student visas should be submitted on the prescribed form to the Immigration Department as stated below.

Related : Replacement of Passport Immigration Department Barbados : www.statusin.org/28985.html

New Application :
** One (1) H1 application form
** One (1) H2 application form
** Birth Certificate
** Cover letter from the school

** Letter of accommodation from the landlord (for persons 18 years of age and over)
** Proof of financial resources (for persons 18 years of age and over)

** Letter of support (for persons under 18 years of age)
** Two (2) passport size photographs
** Proof of the status of parents or guardians in Barbados

** Proof of consent when required
** Police Certificate of Character (PCC) from any country in which the applicant has resided for a period of six (6) months or more after the age of 16

** Timetable for course of study detailing the number of hours of study per day
** A copy of the bio-data page of the applicant’s valid passport

Renewal Of Student Visas :
** One (1) H3 application form
** A valid passport
** One (1) passport size photo

** Evidence of previous student visa issued
** Progress report from the institution the child or the applicant is currently attending.

** Letter from school showing that there are no outstanding fees
** Timetable for course of study detailing the number of hours of study per day

** Police Certificate of Character (PCC) from Barbados for persons over the age of 16
** A copy of the bio-data page of applicant’s valid passport

Transfers :
** Requirements same as for a new application
** One (1) H1 student transfer form
** One (1) H2 student transfer form
** One (1) H4 student transfer form
** A copy of the bio-data page of applicant’s valid passport

Important Points To Note :
** The application fee for a student visa is BDS$300.00
** All forms must be vetted by the Ministry of Education and signed by the intended school official prior to submission to the Immigration Department.

** Students attending the UWI, the BCC and the SJPP shall submit their forms through their respective institutions.
** There is no final fee in the case of student visas and these visas are valid for a period of up to one year.

** Applications are to be submitted at least three (3) months in advance of the commencement of the course of study.
** Documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by an official translation.

Student Visas FAQ Questions :
Can I work whilst on a student visa?
No, you are not allowed to work and study.

2. How can I apply for a Student Visa?
For a first-time application you will require the following documents?
1. H-1 application form
2. H-2 application form
3. A valid passport
4. Original Birth Certificate
5. Proof of parent’s or guardian’s status in Barbados
6. Documentary proof of parent’s consent when necessary
7. Three (3) passport sized photographs

3. What is the fee for a student visa?
An application fee of $300.00 must be paid on application.