The work & living visas for Barbados require applicants to undergo medical assessment on arrival in the country, at a government-designated clinic. You can have some of the necessary tests in the UK in advance of this. It is advised that you do these tests privately in the UK to speed up the visa process once you arrive in Barbados.
We will have your results ready for you within 2 – 3 days, & can ensure that your routine vaccinations are up to date, as well as provide you with the Hepatitis A & Typhoid vaccines, which are recommended for all travelers to Barbados.
Tests Included
- Syphilis
- Mid-stream urine test
- Chest X-ray
Procedure
Step 1
Requirements & preparation
Tests completed as part of a visa medical are part of a legal process, & will require us to check your identity. Please bring your passport & a passport-sized photo so that we can do this. You will also need to arrive with a full bladder for your urine test.
Step 2
During the test
You will be asked to provide a urine sample on arrival, & the doctor or nurse will also take a blood sample from your arm using a needle.
Step 3
Results
Your results will be available within 2 -3 days.
