Barbados Citizenship

BARBADOS
CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship laws are based upon the Barbadian Constitution. (UKC-Commonwealth
Nation)
BY BIRTH: Child born in the territory of Barbados, regardless of the nationality of the parents.
BY DESCENT:
Child born abroad, in wedlock, whose father is a citizen of Barbados. Child must be
registered with the nearest Barbadian diplomatic representative.
Child born abroad, out of wedlock, whose mother is a citizen of Barbados. Child must be
registered with the nearest Barbadian diplomatic representative.
REGISTRATION: Foreign woman, who has married a citizen of Barbados, may apply for
citizenship through registration.
BY NATURALIZATION: Person may acquire Barbadian citizenship by having a longstanding
residence of at least five years.
DUAL CITIZENSHIP: RECOGNIZED.
LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:
VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of citizenship is permitted under law. Letters of
renunciation must be sent to:
Barbados Immigration Office
The Wharf
Bridgetown, Barbados,WI
Person should request form REN 1, fill out the form, and return it to the Immigration Office
along with their Barbadian passport. Person will receive form REN 2, a certificate of
renunciation of Barbadian citizenship.
INVOLUNTARY: Barbadian citizenship may be involuntarily removed by law. No information is
available on these laws.
ANY QUESTIONS concerning citizenship should be directed to the address below:
The Embassy of Barbados
Consular Section
2144 Wyoming Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Embassy/Consular Telephone: 202-939-9200/01/02
Fax: 202-332-7467