Non-nationals looking to call the gem of the Caribbean home should consider The Barbados Welcome Stamp. The stamp allows non-national individuals, couples, and families with children the option of living on island for up to 12 months.
A non-national who is:
Applications may be submitted online or via a local service provider. Completed applications should be submitted together with the following supporting documents:
There is no fee due and payable on the submission of the Application. On the successful approval of the Application, individual Applicants shall pay a fee of US$2,000.00 and, where the Applicant is accompanied by his/her family, the fee will be US$3,000.00 for members of the family group.
Holders of the Barbados Welcome Stamp shall only engage in remote work and shall not engage in employment in Barbados. It should be noted that Applicants are required to declare that neither they nor any member of the family group shall accept any employment from or offer any services to a citizen, permanent resident, immigrant, work permit holder or any person or entity carrying on business in Barbados.
The Barbados Welcome Stamp is for a maximum of 12 months from the date of the approval. During that time, holders of the visa will be able to travel to and from Barbados at their leisure.
Non-nationals who have been granted a Barbados Welcome Stamp shall be deemed as non-resident in Barbados for the purposes of income tax and will not have to pay income tax in Barbados.
Yes. Holders who fail to comply with the provisions of the Act may have their Stamp revoked. It should also be mentioned that if any Applicant provides any false information, misrepresentation or omission of facts on the application form or during the application process either on behalf of himself/herself and/or accompany family member(s)/dependant(s), it may be justification for refusal of the grant of a Barbados Welcome Stamp.
