Rank #21 · Feb 2026
Barbados Welcome Stamp
Strict island rules.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $2,000
- Processing
- 1 week
- Validity
- 1 year
- Income
- $4,160/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 4/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- High
- Total (est.)
- ~$4,200/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$1,600/mo
- Coffee
- ~$5
- Internet
- 90 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$280/mo
Visa Overview
The original 'WFA' (Work From Africa) pioneer. It's expensive ($2k fee), but the process is seamless and the lifestyle is high-end. 2026 sees more 'nomad villages' cropping up on the west coast.
Pet Entry & Rules
Strict island rules. All pets must have a microchip, rabies vax, and an import permit. Pets from the US/UK/Canada no longer require quarantine if they meet all documentation.
Tax Residency
Welcome Stamp holders are officially exempt from Barbados Income Tax. You only pay the visa fee and your local VAT on spending.