Get your Barbados Visitors Permit ( Visitor’s Registration Certificate )
Driving on Barbados roads – The Safe & Legal Way
Foreign visitors and temporary residents in Barbados are required to obtain a temporary visitors permit before they can drive on public roads.
Barbados Visitors Driving Permit Locations
Authorized authorities can provide this license – Barbados Revenue Authority offices at:
- The Pine, St. Michael – Tel: 535 – 8501 – 04
- Holetown, St. James – Tel: 535 – 8162
- Oistins, Christ Church – Tel: 535 8144
- Treasury Building, Bridgetown – Tel: 535 – 8349
- Roebuck Street, Bridgetown – Tel: 467 – 1177 / 21 / 34
(Offices are open between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm on Weekdays, Monday – Friday only)
or from an authorized car rental company such as Drive Barbados for your convenience.
Cost for Visitors Permit
- Visitors driving permit – US$ 5 for 2 months
- Visitors driver’s license – US$ 50 for up to a maximum of one year.
Please Note: Barbados visitors permit which are valid for over 2 months are only issued by the Barbados Revenue Authority offices.
When you choose to rent one of our rental vehicles to get around or explore the island during your stay, Drive Barbados can make it easy for you to acquire a tourist drivers permit valid for up to 2 months. That means, when you get here, your vehicle will be ready as well as your Visitor Driving Permit.
Minimum age to obtain a drivers permit in Barbados
There is also an age restriction for obtaining a Barbados visitors drivers permit to drive. The minimum age requirement is 21 years or older.
An elderly persons aged 70 years or older whom wishes to acquire a Barbados temporary driver’s license will need to produce a medical certificate obtained from a local doctor in Barbados.
Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Barbados?
Driving in Barbados does not need an International Driving Permit (IDP). You must bring your valid driver’s license issued from your home country. Upon arrival, you need to pay a fee of BDS$ 10 to obtain a 2 months visitor’s permit with your foreign driving license.
While an IDP is not mandatory, it can be an additional form of identification and a translation of your license into English, which may be helpful when dealing with rental agencies or local authorities. Barbadian law does not require an IDP.
Arranging your Visitors Drivers Permit on arrival
On arrival, arranging your drivers visitors drivers permit is crucial to avoid the hassle and inconvenience of having to queue up in a government office to obtain your required temporary license in Barbados.
With Drive Barbados, you can avoid all this stress.
Before your visit, we can advise you of what is required and personally deal with administrative and paperwork for you.
We will not only have your vehicle ready and waiting but at the same time, we will to present you with your temporary driving license as we meet you at the airport.
Application Visitors Permit Online
Before you submit the application online, please follow the simple steps below for complete information about the application procedure and its completion.
Every visitor needs a Visitor’s Registration Certificate commonly known as a Visitors Driving Permit, provided by the Barbados Revenue Authority to drive on Barbadian roads.
The permit is issued directly by email via a BRA website online by completing and submitting a Barbados Revenue Authority forms.
The requirements and charges depend upon the duration of stay.
Application for Visitors Permit for Duration of Stay under two months
Application Requirements:
Copy of valid international driver’s license from your home country
Copy of valid passport indicates your living/working status
Complete the Visitor Permit Application form. Download the application form or through BRA website
The full details include:
- Your full name
- Country of residence
- Date of entry
- Address in Barbados
Application for Visitors Permit for Duration of Stay exceeding 2 months
Application Requirements:
Copy of valid international driver’s license from your home country
Copy of valid passport indicates your living/working status
Complete the Visitor Permit Application form. Download the application form or through BRA website
The full details include:
- Your full name
- Country of residence
- Date of entry
- Address in Barbados
Application follow up process for visitors
Track Your Visitors Permit Applications
You can also track your visitors permit application process by entering the confirmation code provided. Example letters starting with BRAVPE-XXXXXXXXXX. You will also receive notifications via email and SMS when an application gets processed.
Further Info: Visit Barbados Licensing Authority Locations
Please note: we offer this unique service of assisting by getting a Visitors driving Permit only for our valued clients who choose to hire from our dedicated company.
A Visitor’s Registration Certificate commonly referred to as a Visitors Drivers Permit can be obtained online, via emailing bramail@bra.gov.bb or simply renting a vehicle using our car rental company in Barbados.
- Once you fill out and submit the Barbados driving Permit online application form, your applications will be reviewed for approval .
- A unique identifier number to the applicant is then issued via email. This unique identifier number is what you will use to facilitate payment via the secure payment online platform SurePay at https://bb.surepaybillsonline.com/online/login or by visiting any of their payment locations in Barbados.
- SurePay cashier will issue a receipt upon payment of Visitors Permit fee.
- The payment confirmation report will be generated and sent to the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) hourly.
- Upon payment confirmation report, BRA will issue via email the visitors drivers permit by the next business day.
- You can follow up on the permit process or get further assistance for your queries by email or a calling their dedicated telephone line (246) 243 1698 . Have your identifier number (confirmation code) handy.