Fletcher Hutchins
@fletchh
American expat in Portugal
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66 posts
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About me
American
Lives in Porto
Speaks English /Russian
Registration: 09 July 2013
Activity
Medical Council Registration by unclegid
Greetings, am a medical from Nigerian whose application for registration has been approved by the Barbados Medical Council but i need to pay for the registration and practicing license. This has to be done in bank draft, please i need a reliable ...
You also have to visit immigration and get a work permit. The council just means that you can apply for a work permit. If you visited the medical council, you would have had to pay before you left. So I am not sure what your problem is. Also, they ... Read More
Drivers license by Attila Toth
Does anybody know how long can one drive with the Canadian drivers license in Barbados or do we need to get an international license and if so, how long is that good for?
When you rent a car, the car hire companies will give you 3 months on a permit, as long as you have a drivers license from anywhere, and the permit is only $10 barbados. If you have a rental car for longer, the company will work it out with you. So ... Read More
how is living in Barbados by olanrewaju2019
I would like to meet people that would tell me more about living in Barbados compare to America and Europe.
Are you looking for comparisons in social, economic, and political or just in one area? Read More
Expat in need of help by mbkimberley63
Hi, I am an expat currently living in Bulgaria but I have lived in Canada and America as well. I am an online travel writer and I need a little help from expats in Barbados. I do require some help and I just want to assure you this isn't spam. As ...
Going back and forth every 6 months should not be a problem. You might get 3 months at the airport, when you come in, but you can go down to the Immigration office in the careenage and get the other 3 month extension for about $100 BDS. Immigration ... Read More
Where do I start and what do I need to do? by JodiCarson
Good Afternoon everyone, I am blessed to work from anywhere and very interested in moving to Barbados. This has never been an option before so I am not sure what I would need to consider. Looking for any advice. What requirements I must ...
Barbados likes to say that there are only two reasons for a foreign national to be in country. One is as a tourist, and the other is on a work permit(visa) or education permit(visa). When you come into immigration, they will likely give you 3 ... Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Barbados by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Barbados. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not ...
Jan is bit out, but I might be available. Read More
Department Store Coming from BGI by tylerpac
Hello - could someone recommend a large "Walmart-type" department store that we can stop at with our rental car after flying into BGI? A store very close and convenient to the highway, hopefully. We will be driving to Speightstown, so ...
Cost-U-Less is a big store along the ABC highway. You could take the ABC hwy up to Welches, St. Tomas, just up the hill from Warrens on the ABC hwy. There are other big box stores, but that one is convenient going to Holetown or Speightstown. Read More
How to bring your car to Barbados by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Barbados, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
I agree with Ebbie100 as it is probably a better idea to buy it here, unless you have something special in the car. Customs is getting more diligent in their assessments, as I am reminded of this every time I come into the airport. There are ... Read More
Car rental for 2 months by janstevans
Hi we are looking to rent a car for 2 months in December 2018 till February 2019. I am finding the rental companies quite expensive and so was wondering if anyone does rent out their cars here.
That is considered the high season, but you can try ANSA. I was able to get them through expedia on my last trip. There is an office at the airport on the outside arrival area. They are linked to Europcar and probably other car rental companies. You ... Read More
New members of the Barbados forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Barbados forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Natalie, When I was on holiday, I was only able to get 3 months. As being retired and owning a house I got six months. So at airport immigration ask for 6, and if they only give you 3, an extension for 3 months will cost about $100 bbd downtown ... Read More
Housing by Malcolm Cummins
I have a 6 bed property in Barbados that i am looking to sell this year subject to redecoration. I am considering selling the property in two parts ie top flat and bottom flat instead of one whole 6 bed property. Can anyone direct me as to what the ...
There are a number of real estate firms on the island. You will need to get a lawyer as well, and the real estate agent should be able to help with that. I had experience with Ron Karp, and he does both commercial and residential. The real estate ... Read More
Salary expectations! Help needed please by rhys-morris
Hi guys, I have just finished a Masters degree in Strength & Conditioning and have recently been in touch with the WI University. We are trying to arrnage something for me to get invovled with athletes on the Island. The only issue is what salary ...
I own a house, so those responsibilities are reflected in the cost. I do not have the cost of a car, so that might make it a bit more expensive, but for a decent life to include eating out regularly, once a week and twice sometimes. I would say ... Read More
Salary expectations! Help needed please by rhys-morris
Hi guys, I have just finished a Masters degree in Strength & Conditioning and have recently been in touch with the WI University. We are trying to arrnage something for me to get invovled with athletes on the Island. The only issue is what salary ...
I could give you an estimate for 2 adults, but not a family of 5. Read More
Tell me your advice - staying in Barbados, October 2018 - March 2019 by Syreta
Why wait 'til 65 to retire? To be a snow bird? :sosad: I'm 37 and would love to spend winter in Barbados! :D Having visited twice, I love it. Born and raised in Canada I love my home country too! Can't say I love winter. :blink: I ...
Regarding 6 months. You can ask for It, but be prepared for a discussion. The worst that can happen is that they will give you 3 months, and ask you to go to immigration downtown to get an additional 3 months. Read More
Tell me your advice - staying in Barbados, October 2018 - March 2019 by Syreta
Why wait 'til 65 to retire? To be a snow bird? :sosad: I'm 37 and would love to spend winter in Barbados! :D Having visited twice, I love it. Born and raised in Canada I love my home country too! Can't say I love winter. :blink: I ...
Did you get my reply to this? I sent it yesterday, but I do not see it. Read More