Visitor Permit

Permit benefits

Why is a Visitor Permit important?

A visitor's permit is an official representation of your eligibility to drive on the public roads of Barbados with an international driver licence. If you are a visitor to Barbados, then you are legally required to apply for a visitor permit before driving on our public roads.

  • Rent Vehicles

    This permit allows you rent a vehicle

  • Eligible to Drive

    This permit allows you to drive legally in Barbados

Permit Requirements

Prerequisites for a Visitor Permit:

  • Applicants must be 16+ years old

  • A valid international driver licence

  • A valid passport (for stays over two months)

  • A medical certificate for applicants 70+ years old

  • $10.00 BBD for stays under two months

  • $100.00 BBD for stays exceeds two months

Stay under two months

You can apply for a short term permit which is valid for just two months

  • A fee of $10 BBD

  • Must be 16+ years old

  • A valid driver licence

Stay exceeds two months

You can apply for a long term permit which is valid for over two months

  • A fee of $100 BBD

  • Must be 16+ years old

  • A valid driver licence

  • A valid passport

Apply online
Coming soon...

Applying for a visitor's permit online has never been easier before.

We are currently working on making this service available for patrons on our Barbados Licensing Authority website. Stay tuned as we will be launching soon.

In the meantime, you can apply for a visitor permit via the Barbados Revenue Authority's website.

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