What to Know Before You Apply
The Caribbean was the birthplace of the digital nomad visa concept. Barbados launched the Welcome Stamp in July 2020, and within months, multiple island nations followed. The motivation was clear: replace lost tourism revenue with longer-staying remote workers.
Caribbean programs tend to have higher costs (both application fees and living expenses) compared to mainland alternatives. The lifestyle trade-off — beaches, warm weather, English-speaking communities — is the selling point. Hurricane season (June-November) is a practical consideration that affects insurance costs and travel reliability.