About Barbados



	Snapshots around Barbados Photographs By Peter Hinds Fact About Barbados Barbados Flag Location: Caribbean; Lesser Antilles; 100 miles east of the Caribbean chain Size: 166 square miles; low lying with some higher regions in the interior Climate: Subtropical with a rainy season between June and October Population: 279,912 (July 2006 est.) Language: English; Bajan dialect Nationality: Barbadian Ethnic population: black 90%, white 4%, Asian and mixed 6% Capital: Bridgetown Government: Parliamentary Democracy Currency: The Barbados (BDS) dollar Exchange Rate: BDS $1.98 to US$1



	Barbados Marriage Requirements It is very easy to get married in Barbados as there is no required waiting period or minimum length of stay. Application for a marriage license must be made by both parties in person at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the capital city Bridgetown. You will require: Valid passports Original or certified copies of birth certificates. If either party was divorced, an original Decree Absolute or a certified copy of the Final Judgment. If either party was previously married and widowed, a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate in respect of the deceased spouse. For a Roman Catholic ceremony, the relevant documents must be sent by your bishop to the bishop of Bridgetown. Where necessary, all documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. Fee: If neither party is a citizen or resident of Barbados -Bds $200.00 and a $25 stamp. (amount subject to change without notice) You may contact the Ministry of Home Affairs at Telephone: 246-228-8950, fax: 246-437-3794. Links About Barbados And Getting Marry In Barbados List of Marriage Officers Wedding in Barbados Beautiful Barbados Sights More Barbados Sights