Barbados•North AmericaWelcome Stamp (Digital Nomad) Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
7 days
Application Fee
2,011 USD
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Remote work visa for digital nomads and location-independent workers earning at least USD 50,000 annually from foreign sources. Allows work and travel in Barbados for 12 months.
The Welcome Stamp is Barbados' digital nomad visa, introduced in July 2020. It allows location-independent professionals and remote workers to live and work in Barbados for 12 months without paying local income tax on foreign earnings. The application process is entirely online and designed to be straightforward. Families can be included under a single application at a higher fee.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
50,000 USD
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for duration of intended stay
Proof of remote income
Bank statements showing USD 50,000+ annual income from foreign sources
Employment documentation
Employment contract, business registration, or freelance client agreements
Health insurance
Valid health insurance coverage in Barbados
Proof of accommodation
Rental agreement, booking, or property ownership documentation
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Advantages
- No local income tax on foreign earnings
- Fast online application process (7 business days)
- Travel flexibility - can leave and return anytime
- Family members can be included
- Renewable indefinitely
- No sponsorship required
Considerations
- Requires minimum USD 50,000 annual remote income
- Must have health insurance
- Cannot work locally
- Fee is non-refundable after approval
- Limited to 12-month periods
Application Process
Prepare documentation
Gather proof of income, employment contract, health insurance, and accommodation details
Create online application
Visit Welcome Stamp application portal and start application
Submit application
Upload all required documents to portal
Await review
Application reviewed within 7 business days
Receive approval
If approved, receive approval notification
Pay visa fee
Pay USD 2,011 (individual) or USD 3,016 (family) within 28 days of approval
Receive visa
Visa granted for 12 months of remote work in Barbados
Application Forms
Welcome Stamp Application Form
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