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BWS — Barbados Welcome Stamp
VisasBarbadosBWS — Barbados Welcome Stamp
BarbadosBarbados•North America
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BWS — Barbados Welcome Stamp

Work Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 week

Estimated Cost

USD $5,000

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

12 months, renewable by reapplication

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Overview

12-month Barbados remote-work visa for non-nationals earning USD 50,000+ from a foreign employer, with no Barbados income tax on those earnings.

The Barbados Welcome Stamp is a 12-month remote work visa launched in July 2020 — the first Caribbean digital nomad programme. Administered under the Remote Employment Act, it lets non-nationals employed abroad live and work from Barbados while keeping their overseas employer. Applicants must show annual income of at least USD 50,000 and hold valid health insurance.

The visa runs 12 months and can be reapplied for. Fees are USD 2,000 for an individual or USD 3,000 for a family bundle, paid within 28 days of approval. Decisions usually come within 7 business days. Holders pay no Barbados income tax on foreign earnings, though local VAT still applies. Spouses and children can be included in one bundled application.

This visa is ideal for high-earning remote workers and digital nomads with families seeking a Caribbean base for a year-long stay with minimal tax friction.

Cost Breakdown

Individual application feeUSD $2,000
Family bundle feeUSD $3,000
TotalUSD $5,000

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-national employed by a company registered and operating outside of Barbados.

Must be able to work remotely (location-independent).

Must earn an annual income of at least USD $50,000.

Must hold valid private health insurance for the duration of the stay.

Must have a valid passport.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

50,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed online application form

Passport bio-data page (principal applicant and each family member)

Passport-sized photograph (principal applicant and family members aged 18+)

Proof of relationship for family members (birth or marriage certificates)

Evidence of annual income of at least USD 50,000 over the 12-month period

Proof of valid health insurance covering the duration of stay

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • 12-month stay, renewable by reapplication at the end of each term
  • No Barbados income tax on foreign-sourced earnings
  • Fast decisions — typically within 7 business days of submission
  • Family bundle covers spouse and children on a single application
  • Fully online application process; no in-person interview required
  • Keeps existing overseas employer — no Barbadian job offer needed
  • First-of-its-kind Caribbean digital nomad programme with established track record

Worth Knowing

  • Minimum annual income of USD 50,000 must be evidenced
  • Fees of USD 2,000 (individual) / USD 3,000 (family) are non-refundable
  • Valid private health insurance is required for the full stay
  • Local VAT (17.5%) still applies to goods and services bought in Barbados
  • No path to permanent residency or citizenship from the Welcome Stamp
  • Cannot take up local Barbadian employment under this visa
  • Income below USD 50,000/year disqualifies the application
  • Adverse security screening or threat-to-national-security findings result in refusal

Application Process

1

Gather required documents: passport bio-data page, passport photos, proof of relationship for family members, income evidence, and health insurance.

2

Apply online via barbadoswelcomestamp.bb/applynow/ — complete the form and upload supporting documents.

3

Wait for review: applications typically receive a decision within 7 business days.

4

On approval, pay the non-refundable fee (USD 2,000 individual / USD 3,000 family bundle) within 28 days.

5

Receive the Welcome Stamp and enter or remain in Barbados for up to 12 months.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Welcome Stamp Application Form—

Verified Claims (13)

Last verified Jun 18, 2026
Application Steps
Gather required documents: passport bio-data page, passport photos, proof of relationship for family…
visitbarbados.org
Criminal Policy
Applicants are subject to security screening; persons considered a threat to national security or se…
gisbarbados.gov.bb
Fee Breakdown
Individual application fee: 2000 USD; Family bundle fee: 3000 USD
visitbarbados.org
Fees
USD 2,000 (individual) / USD 3,000 (family bundle)
visitbarbados.org
Application Portal
https://barbadoswelcomestamp.bb/applynow/
foreign.gov.bb
Official Info
https://visitbarbados.org/barbados-welcome-stamp
visitbarbados.org
Max Stay
12 months, renewable by reapplication
visitbarbados.org
Max Stay Estimate
type: months, notes: 12 months per grant, renewable by reapplication
visitbarbados.org
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