{"id":5022,"date":"2020-07-21T16:12:38","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T20:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?p=5022"},"modified":"2021-09-05T11:20:05","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T15:20:05","slug":"barbados-welcome-stamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/barbados-welcome-stamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbados Welcome Stamp &#8211; Lifestyle Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"#apply\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcomestamp-work-chill-forayear-j2-2-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa - Stay, play and remote work for a year\" class=\"wp-image-5142\" width=\"596\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcomestamp-work-chill-forayear-j2-2-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcomestamp-work-chill-forayear-j2-2-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcomestamp-work-chill-forayear-j2-2-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcomestamp-work-chill-forayear-j2-2-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcomestamp-work-chill-forayear-j2-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Work-Remotely &amp; Chill in Paradise with Barbados &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=5074&amp;action=edit#apply\">1 Year Welcome Stamp&#8221; Visa\ufeff<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#welcome\">Welcome<\/a> | <a href=\"#benefits\">Barbados Benefits | Lifestyle | <a href=\"#apply\">Application<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified\">Covid Traveller<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"welcom\">Welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update Dec&nbsp;2020&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Barbados is now listed as one of the worlds top COVID Safe destinations &#8211; See what they have to say at <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/\/covidsafevacations\/\">https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/\/covidsafevacations\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, invites you work in paradise and makes it easy for you to live and work here with the Barbados Welcome Stamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many retired people and others are deciding to enjoy long stays in Barbados, away from the pandemic in large cities and COVID-19 spikes. Now Barbados reaches out to everyone, offering a \u201cone-year welcome pass to work from paradise\u201d. With all the facilities of the modern age, Barbados is an ideal location from which to work or just relax and stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCdpBSpDDTv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCdpBSpDDTv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCdpBSpDDTv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">@cbcnewsbarbados Barbados invites you to work from paradise &#8211; now planning to issue a long stay 1 year passport Stamp to those who want the safety and lifestyles of island living were the pandemic is contained<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barbadostravel\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Barbados Travel<\/a> (@barbadostravel) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-07-10T13:27:15+00:00\">Jul 10, 2020 at 6:27am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#welcome\">Welcome<\/a> | <a href=\"#benefits\">Barbados Benefits | Lifestyle | <a href=\"#apply\">Application<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified\">Covid Traveller<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">Benefits of Remote Working from Barbados<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/telecom.jpg\" alt=\"Work remote and enjoy the life in Barbados for a year with your Welcome stamp\" class=\"wp-image-4917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/telecom.jpg 512w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/telecom-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption>Barbados is <strong>one of the most wired countries in the world<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-D\/Statistics\/Documents\/publications\/misr2018\/MISR-2018-Vol-1-E.pdf\">Source: ITU<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2020\/03\/working-from-home-coronavirus-workers-future-of-work\/\">Teleworking in now widely available<\/a> and in the post-COVID-19 world, it is a preferred alternative to social distancing in the office. The availability of telework opportunities around the world means people can now move to locations that offer an attractive lifestyle with high-capacity network facilities to Zoom, teleconference and communicate in a supporting infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbados fits the bill with fiber-optic networks and supporting services that are world-class. It has the highest capacity and fastest network in the Caribbean and is one of the world&#8217;s most wired countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World Class Resources at a Click<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The island&#8217;s fiber-optic networks are the backbone for two major international network providers who run state-of-the-art systems for work, business and entertainment. They are supported by an array of specialized hardware and software houses to help you with any project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mia Mottley adds: &#8220;Remote workers will be able to stay in condos, villas and hotels and the country will provide work spaces&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbados is one of the <strong>world\u2019s top vacation destinations<\/strong>. It provides a vast array of leisure, business, work and <a href=\"https:\/\/personaholidays.com\/stay\/\"><strong>accommodation resources<\/strong><\/a> for a variety of budgets and tastes. Staying in Barbados, you will find inexpensive apartments, inns and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/40583499\"><strong>AirBnb<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>accommodation, as well as magnificent hotels and private villas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/personaholidays.com\/rusticat\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rustic-contempoar-luxury1280-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"huge range of alternative accommodation and business resources for the remote worker.\" class=\"wp-image-5051\" width=\"536\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rustic-contempoar-luxury1280-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rustic-contempoar-luxury1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rustic-contempoar-luxury1280-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rustic-contempoar-luxury1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Places to stay &amp; work: From rustic to quirky, contemporary and everything between<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barbados has excellent healthcare<\/strong> starting with a modern laboratory which <strong>received<\/strong> top rating on testing and tracking the Covid-19 virus. There is also the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and a number of polyclinics, public healthcare facilities and private clinics. The welcome visa long stay visitors should have their own healthcare insurance. Local insurance companies are available for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are coming with a family you will be pleased to know that <strong>Barbados schooling is ranked as one of the top 10 <\/strong>best schooling system by the World Economic Forum. Teaching is based on the British system and the island has a 99.9% literacy rate. You can apply for a <strong>student visa<\/strong> (BDS$300). Government schools (Public) are subsidized for Barbadians visitors will . will pay a a bit more but it is very reasonable. Education fees vary by school, you may contact schools directly at he number in the link below.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/educate.htm\">See more about schooling and education in Barbados &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in Barbados<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With most major international <strong>management companies, accounting firms, and banks <\/strong>operating in Barbados, it is a desirable setting and lifestyle in which to work, play and stay. The island has had the slogan , &#8220;Barbados Works&#8221; for many years. It means that things get done and there are all sort of special service of international standard available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their are many <strong>local markets <\/strong>and a thriving down town shopping area. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/barbados-supermarkets.htm\">supermarkets<\/a><\/strong> are well stocked with brands you will recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livinginbarbados1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livinginbarbados1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livinginbarbados1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livinginbarbados1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livinginbarbados1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hasting market on a busy day &#8211; Its a lot quieter today but you can still get great Sour Dough bread, baked goods, local foods, fine coffee and lots of tropical fruit and vegetables. <br><a href=\"http:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\">Featured in new book Rogues in Paradise<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbados has several high fashion and specialty boutiques, including very ritzy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limegrove.com\/\"><strong>Limegrove Lifestyle Center<\/strong><\/a>. it has <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/shopping-malls.htm\">shopping malls<\/a><\/strong>, craft shops, department stores with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/duty-free-shopping.htm\">duty free shopping<\/a><\/strong> at many establishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All imports are cost more than you may be used to so buy local might when you can. Check out your<a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/barbados-fish-markets.htm\"> <strong>local fish markets<\/strong><\/a> for fresh catch of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utility bills<\/strong> are reasonable and electricity and water supply is generally reliable and high quality. The high-speed Internet is good but it may cost more that you are used to in major cities. Check with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/barbados\/broadband\/overview\">Flow <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicelgroup.com\/bb\/en\/mobile\/plans\/postpaid-plans.html\">Digicel<\/a><\/strong> for the latest rates and deals on broadband and entertainment bundles\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More like this see <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/relocate.htm <https:\/\/barbados.org\/relocate.htm\"><strong>Relocating to Barbados<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Apply for the Barbados Welcome Stamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements are simple. Applicants must have an annual income of at least USD $50k, plus health insurance. The cost to process the stamp is USD $2000 for a single person and $3000 for a family. Background checks will also be required. Applications will be processed within a week. Application forms are available now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#welcome\">Welcome<\/a> | <a href=\"#benefits\">Barbados Benefits | Lifestyle | <a href=\"#apply\">Application<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified\">Covid Traveller<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lifestyle\">Barbados Lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/collage2-copy-1024x532.jpg\" alt=\"all tourism operator including bars and restaurants follow protocols designed for your safety\" class=\"wp-image-4953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/collage2-copy-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/collage2-copy-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/collage2-copy-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/collage2-copy.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Restaurants and bars are open again with respectful social distancing measures. The huddle at Cuz&#8217;s Fish Cutter Shack by Pebbles Beach is a single line at 3-feet protocol. Hunte&#8217;s Gardens is a great place to get lost in among the secret paths and hideaways.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pepper your days of remote work and communication with idle time splashing in the ocean or sailing into the sunset. Get inspired with walks along the endless sandy beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Barbados lifestyle will inspire your creativity and fill you with renewed energy to work, rest and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sunbathrataccra1280-1-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy the worlds best beaches and come and go as you please with the new one year visa for remote workers\" class=\"wp-image-5095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sunbathrataccra1280-1-1024x440.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sunbathrataccra1280-1-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sunbathrataccra1280-1-768x330.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sunbathrataccra1280-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Your &#8220;Welcome Stamp&#8221; Visa lets you come and go to Barbados as you please. <br> You can work remotely from almost anywhere on our wired island. <br> Or just relax in a tropical garden or on you favorite beach anytime.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitors Stay for the Lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a lifestyle that is infectious- here is a lovely story on one couple who were locked down in the curfew and discover the true nature of the people and the island. They decided to stay for the year with the Welcome Stamp. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/women\/life\/stranded-barbados-lockdown-now-dont-want-come-home\/\">https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/women\/life\/stranded-barbados-lockdown-now-dont-want-come-home\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CNTraveler has Barbados as one of the top places to visit Now. Even if you don&#8217;t plan to stay for a year, as they say; &#8220;If you\u2019re not ready to commit to a year-long visit, it\u2019s still worth flying down here this month&#8221;.  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/best-places-to-travel-october\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/best-places-to-travel-october<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\">Apply For Your Barbados Welcome Stamp Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbadoswelcomestamp.bb\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcome-stamp.png\" alt=\"apply online now  for your 1 Year Welcome Stamp Visa \" class=\"wp-image-5013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcome-stamp.png 816w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcome-stamp-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbados-welcome-stamp-768x478.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Now available! Apply at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbadoswelcomestamp.bb\/\">https:\/\/www.barbadoswelcomestamp.bb\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVisit Barbados Government information Service for more details on the application process and to apply online.\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/endlessbeaches1280j-1-1024x949.jpg\" alt=\"our islands' endless beaches will inspire you\" class=\"wp-image-5097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/endlessbeaches1280j-1-1024x949.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/endlessbeaches1280j-1-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/endlessbeaches1280j-1-768x712.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/endlessbeaches1280j-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>stroll along an endless beach inspired by nature, <br>the waves and ocean breeze calming your soul.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video of Benefits &amp; Details of the Welcome Stamp <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_21253\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tGTbJIe4y8Y?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>A quick visual of major features of the Barbados Welcome Stamp &amp; Year Visa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"covidtravel\">Passenger-Friendly COVID Travel Protocols <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The protocols for entry to Barbados are really very simple. We have summarized it to just 2 steps: What you do to enter the island &#8211; and 2. protocols for all at the airport. If you are planning a trip check this page below. Click the image or the link<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covid-travel-simplified\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid19-airtravelprotocols-hr-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Welcome Stamp Visa for Covid Travellers seeking to remote work in a safe and progressive island \" class=\"wp-image-4973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid19-airtravelprotocols-hr-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid19-airtravelprotocols-hr-200x110.png 200w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid19-airtravelprotocols-hr-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid19-airtravelprotocols-hr-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid19-airtravelprotocols-hr.png 2032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>COVID travel protocols from the travellers&#8217; perspective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Protocols, flights, entry and stay in Barbados have been streamlined for your convenience. See <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified\">https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens If You Get Covid in Barbados<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Al arrival are tested for Covid-19 before they leave or at the Barbados airport on arrival. Anyone that test positive will be taken care of in an isolation facility. Passengers are monitored and tested weekly and asked to self quarantine in their resort for 2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking and testing is helping to control outbreaks and safeguard all visitors and the local population. We are keeping a running account of visitors covid19 cases by day and by country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> See detail at <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/ifyougetcovid\"><strong>https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/ifyougetcovid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video By Travelling with Kristin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BPUQZ8r-YQc\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Lowdown on Barbados Lifestyles, People and History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:&quot;\/\/roguesinparadise.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.Rogues-windmill-bluesky-1-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"discover the hidden patchwork of Barbados lifestyles with Rogues in Paradise \" class=\"wp-image-6532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.Rogues-windmill-bluesky-1-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.Rogues-windmill-bluesky-1-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.Rogues-windmill-bluesky-1-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.Rogues-windmill-bluesky-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5starreview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6463\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>A Lovely 5-Star Book Review <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gripping, charming, utterly unputdownable paean to Barbados, this book brims with wit, elegance, and subtle humour<em> that <\/em>instantly catapult us into the rhythm of Barbados.<em>&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;Each character jumps off the page, &nbsp;their images as vivid as the pictures painted by Woolly Hewitt or Darla &nbsp;Trotman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) <a href=\"http:\/\/ianrclayton.com\">Ian R Clayton,<\/a> Author <a href=\"http:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\">Rogues in Paradise <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#welcome\">Welcome<\/a> | <a href=\"#benefits\">Barbados Benefits | Lifestyle | <a href=\"#apply\">Application<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified\">Covid Traveller<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Update Dec&nbsp;2020&nbsp;&#8211; Barbados is now listed as one of the worlds top COVID Safe destinations &#8211; See what they have to say at https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/\/covidsafevacations\/ Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, invites you work in paradise and makes it easy for you to live and work here with the Barbados Welcome Stamp. 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