Barbados digital nomad visa: requirements
Barbados's 12-Month Barbados Welcome Stamp (Remote Employment Act, 2020) has no income amount stated on the official pages we read. It is granted for 12 months, and it can be renewed.
The official pages we read do not state the fee and the processing time. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | Not stated Official sources conflict: the Remote Employment Act text says annual income of $100 000 or more, while the current Welcome Stamp pages state USD$50,000; not resolved, so not stated. | — |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad Act: non-national 'employed in a country other than Barbados'; page also says remote work for companies and individuals outside Barbados, but freelancer/self-employed not explicitly named Official wordingA non-national who is employed in a country other than Barbados may, upon making application to the Minister responsible for Immigration | oag.gov.bb read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 12 months Stamp granted for 12 months only (maximum stay 12 months from approval) Official wordingbe granted a Barbados Welcome Stamp to work in Barbados for a period of 12 months | oag.gov.bb read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Yes The official application form covers new applications and renewals. Official wordingNew applications and renewals | barbadoswelcomestamp.bb read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | Not stated Official sources conflict: Act says $4,000 individual and $6,000 family (BDS per its form); Welcome Stamp pages say USD $2,000 individual and USD $3,000 family bundle. | — |
| Processing time | Not stated Not stated on a government page; the only source is a tourism-promotion site, which we do not use. | — |
| Family can join | Yes A family group can be included; the official fee page lists a family bundle fee. Official wordingFamily Bundle- Fee US $3,000.00 | barbadoswelcomestamp.bb read 2026-10-02 |
| Where to apply | Online Application form and documents are submitted electronically on the official Welcome Stamp site. Official wordingare required to complete and submit the following documents electronically: | barbadoswelcomestamp.bb read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |