{"id":65,"date":"2025-12-07T19:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T23:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/\/immigration-requirements-non-barbadians\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:04:12","slug":"immigration-requirements-non-barbadians","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/application-process\/immigration-requirements-non-barbadians\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration Requirements (non-Barbadians)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div id=\"main-content\" class=\"pagecontent bodytext\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">Immigration Information (non-Barbadians)<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Student Visa Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\tAll non-Barbadian students are required to obtain a student visa.<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tNew students must submit the following documents along with your acceptance forms:<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ol>\n<li>Completed Immigration Forms:<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:circle;\">\n<li>Form H-1 (Application for Entry Permit)<\/li>\n<li>Form H-2 (Student Information Form)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ol>\n<li value=\"2\">Passport photograph (1 passport-size photo with white background &#8211; must be wearing a top with sleeves)<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Certified Copy of passport biodata page (clear, legible copy)<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Certified Copy of birth certificate (clear, legible copy)<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:circle;\">\n<li>If not in English, must include certified English translation<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ol>\n<li value=\"5\">Original Police Certificate of Character (No photocopies accepted)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li value=\"6\">Proof of roundtrip airline ticket&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li value=\"7\">Proof of financial support (as indicated on Form H-2)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>How to Complete Your Immigration Forms<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tDownload Forms:<br \/>\n\t\t\tBarbados Immigration Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.bb\/pages\/Downloads.aspx\">http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.bb\/pages\/Downloads.aspx<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<strong>Form H-1 Instructions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\tComplete the following sections:<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:circle;\">\n<li>First 2 lines: Name, Date of birth, Country of birth, Country of nationality<\/li>\n<li>Question 2<\/li>\n<li>Question 5a<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<strong>Form H-2 Instructions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\tComplete all questions 1-10:<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:circle;\">\n<li>Question 5 is critical: State your source of financing (loan, scholarship, government funding, parents, self-funded, etc.) and submit proof<\/li>\n<li>Sign and date the form<\/li>\n<li>Include your intended Barbados address in the box under your signature (leave blank if not yet secured &#8211; do not write &#8220;N\/A&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Visa Application Fee<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tNon-Contributing Country Nationals: BBD $300.00 (USD $150.00)&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tContributing Country Nationals: No fee<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tPayment Method:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C24201_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=120\">Touchnet Online Facility <\/a>or wire transfer payable to &#8220;The University of the West Indies&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<strong>UWI Contributing Countries<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t<em>Students from these countries are not required to pay the visa application fee:<\/em><br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Anguilla<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Grenada<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Lucia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Antigua and Barbuda<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jamaica<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Kitts and Nevis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Barbados<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Montserrat&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Vincent and the Grenadines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Belize<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Bahamas<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Trinidad and Tobago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bermuda<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Commonwealth of Dominica<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Turks and Caicos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>British Virgin Islands<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cayman Islands<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Important Timeline<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tSubmit your visa documents no later than <strong>September 30, 2026<\/strong>.<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Processing must be completed before you arrive at the start of the semester&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Submit hard copies only with your acceptance forms&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Allow adequate time for processing &#8211; delays can affect the processing of the student visa<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Travel Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tWhen travelling to Barbados:<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Valid passport &#8211; Must cover your entire period of study&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Roundtrip ticket &#8211; Required for entry&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Acceptance letter &#8211; Carry a copy for immigration officials&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Proof of accommodation<br \/>\n\t\t\t\u2713 Proof of financial support &#8211; As submitted with visa application<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Need Assistance?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<strong>UWI Cave Hill &#8211; Student Affairs, Admissions<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\tFor questions about your student visa application process:<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Admservices@cavehill.uwi.edu\">Admservices@cavehill.uwi.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\tPhone:1 246 (417-4142)&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tOffice Hours: Monday &#8211; Friday, 8:30-4:30<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<strong>Barbados Immigration Department<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\tFor general immigration inquiries:<br \/>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tLocation: Careenage House, The Wharf, Bridgetown, Barbados&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tPhone: +1 (246) 431-3450&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tEmail: <a href=\"mailto:immigration@barbados.gov.bb\">immigration@barbados.gov.bb<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.gov.bb\/\">https:\/\/immigration.gov.bb<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\tOffice Hours: Monday &#8211; Friday, 8:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<br class=\"clear\"><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immigration Information (non-Barbadians) Student Visa Requirements All non-Barbadian students are required to obtain a student visa. &nbsp; Required Documents &nbsp; New students must submit the following documents along with your acceptance forms: Completed Immigration Forms: Form H-1 (Application for Entry Permit) Form H-2 (Student Information Form) Passport photograph (1 passport-size photo with white background &#8211; 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