Well, lemme tell you, gettin’ one of them Barbados driver’s license things online, it ain’t as hard as churnin’ butter, but it ain’t as easy as pie neither. I heard from my neighbor’s cousin’s friend, who knows a fella who did it, so I reckon I know a thing or two.
First off, you gotta have some learnin’ under your belt. They call it a “Learner Permit.” You gotta register for that, they say it’s the first step. Sounds like goin’ back to school to me! But I guess you gotta learn them road rules somehow. This is important for driving license in Barbados.
- Register for Learner Permit.
- Start practicing on the public roads.
- Improve your driving skills, you don’t want to be a danger to yourself and others, you know.
Then, they got this test, a “Driving Examination” they call it. Gotta pass that before you get the real deal. Sounds mighty official. I reckon it’s like when you gotta show you can bake a decent bread before you can sell it at the market. It’s like showing you can handle a car, ain’t hurt nobody with it, you know?

Now, why would you wanna drive in Barbados anyway? Heard it’s a pretty place, lots of tourists go there. If you’re one of them tourists, and you wanna drive around, you gotta have that Barbados driver’s license. Makes sense, I suppose. Can’t just be drivin’ all willy-nilly without knowin’ the rules of the road, right? That is for sure, and I think most people agree with me on this. A Barbados car hire also requires a driving license.
They got this thing called the Barbados Licensing Authority. Sounds like a big, important place. They’re the ones who handle all this driver’s license business. You gotta go through them, I reckon. Just like you gotta go through the mayor to get a permit for the county fair.
Now, I heard somethin’ about payin’ for somethin’ called a “regulation test.” Sounds like more money goin’ out the door. But I guess everything costs somethin’ these days. Even a good piece of land ain’t free. And you need that test before you get your new drivers’ license. This step is very very important to get a license.
They got all these rules and whatnot. You gotta have your picture taken, like one of them passport photos. And you gotta prove how old you are. And somethin’ about bein’ healthy enough to drive. Lots of hoops to jump through, I tell ya! I think it is not easy, but not too hard.
They say you can pay for some of this stuff online. That’s the part I don’t rightly understand. All this internet business is beyond me. But I guess if you’re young and know about these things, it might be easier. I still prefer the old way of doin’ things, face to face, you know? You can view other options to make your tax payments. This is about driving licence, and motor vehicle. They are managed by Barbados Licensing Authority. You have to pay for them!
If you already got one of them Barbados driver’s licenses, and it’s about to expire, I heard you can renew it. But only if it ain’t been expired for too long. Three years, I think they said. After that, you’re outta luck. You have to start from the beginning. It is like you never have a driving license in Barbados before.
They also have a Ministry of Industry, Innovation. I don’t know what that is, just write it down here.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know about gettin’ a Barbados driver’s license online. It’s a lot of rigmarole, if you ask me. But if you’re set on drivin’ in Barbados, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do. Just be careful out there on them roads. They can be tricky, even for the most experienced drivers. Remember all the rules, and don’t be like some of them young folks, always in a hurry. Drive safe, and be nice to others. This is the most important thing, you should always remember it.
I ain’t no expert, mind you. Just a regular person who heard a thing or two. If you really wanna know the ins and outs, you better go talk to them folks at the Barbados Licensing Authority. They’ll set you straight. Or maybe find someone who knows about that internet stuff. They can probably help you more than I can. Good luck!