Before Moving and moving to Barbados and what you need to know! Living in Barbados

Regardless of where you are moving from to go and live, you will like it to be stress free as possible. Moving to Barbados you will need to get as much information as possible about your destination to make it stress free as possible. So you made you decision you are ready to pack and move, what is next for you to do? Living in Barbados is living in paradise because the tourist sites, the people, the foods as well as the housing is top quality.

Barbados enjoy year round warm temperatures, it has white sandy beaches, rolling green hills in the countryside and its long and stable history and lively culture makes it popular in tourism. Barbados is 166square miles and home to 280,000 people which makes it one of the densely populated country in the world.

Barbados is 2.5 times the size of Washington D.C and is still a developing country, Barbados money is exchanged at 2 to 1 U.S. dollar. Being prepared and managing your expectations can help your move to Barbados an easy transition.

Properties in Barbados

• Immigration- Before moving to Barbados you will need to make your immigration status legal for the amount for time you will be spending there, either if you are making the move short term or long term. First you will need to have the appropriate immigration form to fill out the necessary information, then apply to the Chief Immigration officer, Immigration department, Barbados, telephone number 246-426-1011 or 1-800-268-9122 and pay the necessary application fees.
• Packing- knowing what items to pack in your suitcase for immediate use and which to ship by sea. How much money you will need to live in Barbados depends on the standard of living you would like. Importing items are hit heavy with the duty fees so you might consider buying local items instead of importing.
• Housing- this is a very important factor to consider upon moving, either if you long term housing or short term rentals. If you want to live in Barbados permanently Springcourt condominium complex is one to consider as well as a good investment, Altman real estate is another to consider they have been the real estate business of renting and selling properties for over 30 years, you can get villas at Bajan Services Limited. If you would like to rent or buy contact Realtor limited and if you want to rent or buy a luxury property contact Elegant Property Realty.
  
• Pets- this is an important aspect of your move since Barbados has strict guidelines with importing pets. An import permit should be obtain from the Chief Veterinary Officer before importation of pets. A vet has to examine the pet before it leaves the custom area. Dogs and animals must be free from communicable diseases. These animals may be imported with permit directly from UK, Jamaica, Ireland, Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Vincent and St. Lucia, all other countries must undergo a 6 months quarantine in Britain after which an import permit can be secure.
• School- You must apply for a student visa before entering the island, applications can be obtain from the Chief Immigration Office. There are lots of private schools in Barbados of high qualities as well as lots of Catholic schools.

Moving to a new country can be daunting and a overwhelming experience. Don't allow yourself to be caught with everything at once, take it one step at a time. Preparation reduces stress and eliminates surprises, you will then have more time to relax and enjoy the beauty of Barbados.