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bajanstz Member

Member since 12 January 2014

bajanstzMember12 January 2014 22:34:37

I've lived overseas and I know how difficult/frustrating it can be to find out information about very basic things about a country you're looking to move to, when you are living in another country. I'm now living in Barbados again and I thought I'd start a thread to see if I can help out some you who want to know general basic/miscellaneous things about Barbados and life here or just a local perspective on some things. Obviously I don't know everything but I'll do my best to help or hopefully point you in the right direction.

fletchh Active member

Member since 09 July 2013

fletchhActive member13 January 2014 11:14:43

Bajanstz,

Thanks, and this is good to know. We are in the process of selling our house now, and we will be involved in shipping and finding a place to live. I have lines on shippers, and cariblist for a place to live. I am sure I will have questions as I move through the processes.

bajanstz Member

Member since 12 January 2014

bajanstzMember14 January 2014 14:42:13

Hi fletchh,

Hope the process goes pretty smoothly for you. Hopefully I can help with whatever questions you find yourself asking

fletchh Active member

Member since 09 July 2013

fletchhActive member15 January 2014 00:00:46

bajanstz,

Considering we are looking forward to living in Barbados, and we will visit the immigration office at the careenage, is it a problem to come with a one way ticket? Many countries do not want people showing up with one way tickets, and I can understand that policy, but is it a problem in Barbados?

bajanstz Member

Member since 12 January 2014

bajanstzMember15 January 2014 14:22:13

Hello fletchh,

As far as I know Barbados takes a similar stance as other countries regarding one way tickets. I'm not sure of your exact situation eg if you're planning to live and work here and you have a job offer etc so that could of course influence immigration but my advice would be to err on the side of caution and get a return ticket to avoid any unnecessary problems/issues with immigration.

I'll see if I'm able to find out anything more for you though

fletchh Active member

Member since 09 July 2013

fletchhActive member15 January 2014 17:32:53

I plan on staying retired, as I enjoy it. My wife is a speech pathologists and has made contacts and understands what she wants so do. I have to admit that I agree about the ticket, but if you find anything else out, please let me know.
Thanks again.

fletchh Active member

Member since 09 July 2013

fletchhActive member04 March 2014 16:02:28

bajanstz,

We are getting ready to ship our personal items to include 2 bicycles next week. We are only shipping personal items, but as far as personal items go, which ones are subject to duty and which ones will they let pass?