{"id":272,"date":"2026-03-06T09:49:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/international\/travelling-information\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T01:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T05:47:31","slug":"travelling-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/international\/international-students\/travelling-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper body-links\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<section id=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">Travelling Information<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bodytext\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>BEFORE YOU ARRIVE<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/first-steps\/pre-arrival-guide-for-regional-and-international-s.aspx\">Download the Pre-arrival Guide Here<\/a><\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Immigration and Visa Information<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>You will need to present your letter of acceptance sent to you by the Admissions Office to the Immigration authority to enter Barbados. Students from some countries will also require a Visitor\u2019s Visa for entry. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to ensure that they comply with Barbados\u2019 immigration rules. Please refer to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.bb\/pages\/Visa_Requirements.aspx\">http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.bb\/pages\/Visa_Requirements.aspx<\/a> to check whether you require a Visitor\u2019s Visa to enter Barbados and, if so, how to apply.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>All persons coming to Barbados to study are required to apply for a Student Visa before arriving in the country.&nbsp; Application forms must be submitted through The UWI Cave Hill&nbsp;Admissions Office (for regular degree programmes) or the International Office (for Student Exchnage or Study Abroad progrmmes), to reach the Barbados Immigration Department at least three (3) months before the start of your programme.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>The&nbsp;<strong>original&nbsp;<\/strong>H1 and H2 visa application forms must be submitted along with the following:<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>One (1) <a href=\"http:\/\/immigration.gov.bb\/documents\/Form%20H1.pdf\">H1 application form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>One (1) <a href=\"http:\/\/immigration.gov.bb\/documents\/Form%20H2.pdf\">H2 application form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Birth Certificate (shows parents&#8217; names). If not in English an&nbsp;English Translation is required.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the bio-data page of the applicant&#8217;s valid passport<\/li>\n<li>one (1) passport sized photograph,<\/li>\n<li>Letter of financial support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>the visa application fee \u2013 Bds$300.000 or US$150.00 equivalent.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>proof of travel,<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><strong>Visa Application Forms<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tYou may download the H1 and H2 application forms and obtain further information on the visa application process from: <a href=\"http:\/\/immigration.gov.bb\/pages\/StudentVisa.aspx\">http:\/\/immigration.gov.bb\/pages\/StudentVisa.aspx<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Student Visas are issued for a maximum of 12 months. If your program requires you be in Barbados beyond the expiry date on your student visa, you need to submit an extension form at least two months before your visa expires.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Work permits<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 International students are not permitted to work in Barbados, except for limited hours on campus .\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Arranging Accommodation<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p><strong>On Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tAs an International Student you have the option of apply for on-campus accommodation in one of three Halls of Residence.&nbsp; Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.&nbsp;Applications for on-campus accommodation are made via submission of the relevant <u>form<\/u> to the Office of the Halls Administrator who will contact students directly to indicate whether an application is successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAccommodation in the Halls of Residence consists of furnished single bedrooms with shared living, kitchen and bathroom facilities. &nbsp;Students are required to provide their bed linens, utensils and other equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tVisit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/Accommodation\">https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/Accommodation<\/a>&nbsp;for further details of on-campus accommodation and to <u>download the application form<\/u>.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p><strong>Off- Campus Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>The Campus maintains a list of approved off-campus accommodation for students who prefer to reside off campus or those not allocated a place in a Hall of residence. &nbsp;Assistance in locating off-campus accommodation is provided by the Accommodations Assistant, Mr. Creighton Brathwaite (email: <a href=\"mailto:creighton.brathwaite@cavehill.uwi.edu\">creighton.brathwaite@cavehill.uwi.edu<\/a>). However, negotiation of contracts and all final arrangements must be made between the students and the landlords, or settled among students who opt to share the cost of rented houses on a cooperative basis.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tFurther information on off-campus housing including descriptions, photographs, and locations is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/Accommodation\/housing\/off-campus.aspx\">Off Campus Accommodation<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Online Pre-Arrival Webinars<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe Student Enrolment and Retention Unit (SERU) offers webinars as part of the preparation process for International Students enrolling at the Campus. These webinars provide opportunities for the university to ensure that incoming International Students are provided with all the information they need and allows students to have any questions or uncertainties clarified. To view the dates and times and to register for a Pre-arrival webinar click <u>HERE.<\/u><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3><strong>AFTER YOU ARRIVE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Student Services and Development<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD)&nbsp;provides a range of orientation, settling in and support services for International Students.&nbsp; These include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li><u>Mandatory Orientation<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Peer Mentorship<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>First Year Experience<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Medical Insurance<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Mandatory Orientation<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tAll international students are required to attend a&nbsp;<strong>MANDATORY<\/strong>&nbsp;International Student Orientation Session conducted by the Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD)&nbsp;in collaboration with the SERU International Office. As an International student you will be required to attend this session even if you have attended any of the other academic, departmental, or Campus-wide orientation sessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>International Peer Mentor<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAs a new international student we know you may have many questions about life and living in a new country, and settling into the Campus Community.&nbsp; Peer mentors are senior students who have travelled your path before and can assist you as you adjust to your new environment.&nbsp; You may either contact one of the listed peer mentors yourself, or contact the Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD) and request that a Peer Mentor be assigned to you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tTo request a Peer Mentor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\/career-development\/mentorship\/mentor-registration.aspx\">click <strong><u>HERE<\/u><\/strong>.\u00bb<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>First Year Experience<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tThe Strictly First Year Experience (FYE) provides a wonderful opportunity for new local, regional and international students to meet, socialise and bond on a weekly basis while developing a range of academic, social and personal development skills.&nbsp; This is only one of the many programmes and services provided for students by <strong>the Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD)<\/strong>. &nbsp;Others include career services, health and wellness, and services for students with disabilities.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tVisit the OSSD website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\">https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices<\/a> to learn more about the many services available to you.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Medical Insurance<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>All fully registered students are automatically joined to the Campus Medical Assistance Programme.&nbsp; This is a Comprehensive Major Medical Plan which will assist in the payment of expenses for serious illnesses or accidents. The plan covers expenses associated with most medical conditions. Reimbursement will be made for eligible expenses up to the maximum benefit.&nbsp; The plan does&nbsp;not cover the following:<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Dental or Vision Care<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Maternity Benefits<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Preventative Care<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Coverage under the health insurance plan is limited to the Caribbean Region.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor further details on the Health Insurance Plan visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\/health-wellness\/health-insurance.aspx\">https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\/health-wellness\/health-insurance.aspx<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelling Information BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Download the Pre-arrival Guide Here Immigration and Visa Information You will need to present your letter of acceptance sent to you by the Admissions Office to the Immigration authority to enter Barbados. 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