LIVE & WORK in Barbados 2024 | (too good to be true?)

Would you live and work from Barbados? Find out if you qualify, how much it costs and how to apply for the Barbados Welcome Stamp.
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The Barbados Welcome Stamp is a 12 month visa allowing remote workers from around the world to live and work from Barbados for up to a year. The visa launched in August as a new option for digital nomads who want to legally travel and work in 2024. In today’s video I cover everything you need to know from requirements, cost of living, apartment hunting, safety concerns and yes, wifi!
Many people are newly remote employees and the Barbados Welcome Stamp could be a great opportunity to continue working while also traveling. Bonus: you can bring your family and Americans are allowed to travel to Barbados!
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[@PortableProfessional]

👉Let's assume you are a remote worker... where would you want to live and work from this winter? 🌴

[@leohoward7282]

Hmm Bermuda sounds good to me too Megan I'm also with you on Sri Lanka also

[@benjaminpeach3020]

I will be in Arizona for the winter, I have an RV and work remotely as an English trainer hopefully next year in Da Nang!!

[@Navsidhu13131]

Hi..Madam ,I am from india ,I knew stitching and painting ,can you please guide me nowadays how can I sell them on internationally without any harm coz on Amazon there is loss we made dress in a large quantity ,if there would no or less selling then it is lost...So please thank you

[@LupitaMartinez63018]

Anywhere where it snows. 😂👍

[@praisecyril6084]

I'm a Nigerian how can I come over and work?

[@2462631418]

I am from Barbados and now seeing this video. A few updates we do have a separate facility for COVID. We have two main internet services provider that offers pretty reliable internet services amoung others. The main hospital is reserved for the ordinary medical things. We also have private medical facilities if you want to go that way. Transportation is pretty good and I must add we are the only Caribbean island with the largest electric bus fleet. See you guys in Barbados :-)

[@yolandawright1880]

Thanks, I will be there in July. 😊

[@troyb6036]

Transportation is not good neither is health care .

[@nadirshah6230]

Hello

[@nadirshah6230]

I need job in Barbados

[@peterweatherhead5993]

Barbados is NOT "off the coast of Venezuela". It is the most easterly island of the Lesser Antilles.

[@jenniferc6285]

Lool she may be confusing it with Trinidad

[@unstoppablesneakywolf7249]

Even the things in Barbados are expensive my grandmother has to struggle how I know because I live in Barbados

[@zendariuskincaid5205]

@@jenniferc6285 that’s what I thought too lol, she gotta be thinking of Trinidad, she prolly never even been 😫

[@jennifersalley2057]

Just what I was looking for! An informative video on the Barbados program. EXCELLENT!!!! I own my company and have the opportunity to work remotely. I am in DESPERATE need of some reminisce of my old life of travel and vacations. This program is on my list, as well as Aruba's program (90 days). Thanks Megan!

[@PortableProfessional]

This is SO incredible to hear, Jennifer! Thanks for letting me know and sharing a bit about what you do. Keep us posted on if you make the move! Best of luck :)

[@temmietaft2552]

There are some days and even weeks where living in Barbados sounds like something I truly need right about now!!

[@bajeboi]

A few corrections Barbados built a separate facility to handle Covid cases. Covid patients do not go to the main hospital.

[@leohoward7282]

Hey Megan great to see a new video from you always because of your such an endearing personality and great advice.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for watching and it's great to have you on the channel, Leo!

[@thegradebgenius]

Lovely video! I'll be heading to Barbados in a few weeks and this was very informative.

[@dirtyf3018]

Hey, thanks for the video. I am not a remote worker but a constant traveler for work (if that makes sense). I have a few Barbados stamps in my passport.I may be a bit spoiled by having a local guide, but I think Barbados is a fantastic place to visit or work from

[@PortableProfessional]

Totally makes sense, and thanks for the insight on Barbados. I'm hearing REALLY good things!

[@coracumberbatch6750]

Barbados is the Easternmost island, outside of the Caribbean archipelago. Quite a distance from Venezuela.

[@coracumberbatch6750]

Arriving passengers with a negative test, will be tested again and sent to quarantine for 72 hours

[@BelgradeBeat]

Nice info piece... looks like Mexico and Brazil are going to be better options for most of us digital hobos due to the finances.

[@Skylightatdusk]

There is another fancier private hospital (ie apart from the hospital you mentioned). Quite apart from that, there are other high tech medical facilities where operations can be done.

[@StanHasselback]

Glad you're back, hope everything is going as well as can be expected. Very nicely done with both the pros and cons. Another plus is Barbados is generally far enough south to miss most tropical storms/hurricanes I read that U.S. citizens can drive through Canada as long as they're going to Alaska. You can stay in hotels but you aren't supposed to sight-see. Right now being stuck at home almost anything looks good.

[@PortableProfessional]

Hey Stan! All good on my end- I've just been trying to take the free time to enjoy the last of Canadian summer... the winter really is coming haha. I hear so much conflicting info on the CAN-US border rules. Such a mess, I guess that makes sense but I don't know many people heading to Alaska! I think I'd try for Barbados first haha

[@egjohnson7939]

This is really good info. Thank you!

[@PortableProfessional]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and it's great to have you on the channel!

[@mrog5481]

Considering it for sure. One thing that is extremely important for me is timezone. I need to be available during the USA workday, so Thailand or Sri Lanka would be almost impossible (I'd have to train myself to be nocturnal) and Estonia would also be a no go. Barbados or anywhere else in the Caribbean would be vastly preferable.

[@PortableProfessional]

I hear ya! I tried doing Asia while working for a US company a few years ago. Working nights was not my jam... This is a great timezone solution! Thanks for sharing!

[@vaskoobscura_]

Thanks for this video.

[@PortableProfessional]

You're welcome! Safe Travels!

[@yolandahart1723]

I would like to see it implemented in Ghana.

[@PortableProfessional]

Oh very interesting! I have never been, that would an experience!

[@CaribbeanWayz]

Thanks for this info ! We will be considering Barbados for a location to visit for our channel !

[@badgeswedontneednostinking5571]

Hey Megan, sounds good to me. Love your channel

[@PortableProfessional]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and it's great to have you on the channel!

[@anduong5146]

Thanks this is helpful, Im going Jan to March to remote work.

[@southviewrealty1027]

Barbados has build a separate hospital dedicated to only Covid patients. There is also a separate isolation facility away from the main hospital on the island.

[@TdotSoul]

If you're ever going to Barbados and would like some tips, I'm your guy :D

[@PortableProfessional]

Will keep that in mind! Thanks for watching :)

[@anduong5146]

Im going and I need some tips ;D

[@TdotSoul]

@@anduong5146 what would you like to know 😁

[@reekaAF]

I need advice for accomodations

[@jimwbruce]

What are a few recommendations for comfortable and not too expensive accommodation?

[@davesaunders7080]

Bermuda is great island to visit. Been there , its small and much more north than Barbados so in "winter" would be a cooler, more temperate climate. Living costs prob higher than Barbados, almost all food is imported. Still better than Canada in winter;) Interesting both places you mentioned have strong ties to Britain so for us Canadians would be less culturally different. I know some immigrants from both Islands who have ended up in Toronto and Canada so you will always find common ground there. I would love to visit/live in Barbados during our cool months, maybe you will end up there?

[@PortableProfessional]

Hearing great things about both Bermuda and Barbados. Thanks for the insight! I don't think it's in the cards for me this winter, but then again when it starts to snow I may reconsider! Yourself?

[@davesaunders7080]

@@PortableProfessional Right now I'm in the "twilight" of my career as field service tech so can't enjoy the remote work freedom that you have. Once retirement happens and using some of your excellent content I may reinvent myself and do something online. Just will be a tourist to the B islands in the meantime whenever that may happen. Since I'm stuck in Ont will hit the ski slopes now and then to help pass the time.Keep up the excellent content and appreciate the depth of your research.

[@xdeltagirl]

Hey, just wanted to add my 2 cents as someone from Barbados. 1. Over COVID care is actually being done at a totally different facility ( built specifically for a pandemic) so there not really a big worry about the QEH being over run because there no COVID patients there at all. 2. Our laws on homosexuality are basically completely ignored. You have a 100% change of actually being arrested or anything like that. I will say that other generations are pretty conservative but as an island it’s def not an issue. 3. The cost of living here is no joke. We important most of our food so whatever you pay in the US get ready to pay like3 times as much and lastly 4. Depending on we’re you live you may need to get a car, especially if your traveling with fam. The bus system here is only reliable in some areas

[@priswks6103]

I appreciate your comprehensive explanation of the details surrounding this offer. Thank you for the information on the medical insurance too. However, that insurance ends at age 69. Do you know of such a company for (a nomad for) a person over 80 years old?

[@Skylightatdusk]

Barbados' MInistry of Tourism should thank you.

[@stevemyers2092]

supposed to go to the Philippines but can't - working remotely. thought I would go to thailand and wait for Phills to open up - they are still in Lockdown. I am supposed to get married. Can't. I am in Vancouver BC. So I am thinking about Caribbean. Need a warm, cheap place to lay low and work.

[@PortableProfessional]

Ya COVID is messing up a lot of plans- sorry to hear that! Keep us posted on if you do go for the Caribbean!

[@itsmePassportBro]

Summer is just beginning here in Australia

[@arturgrabczewski3816]

2k for a visa which basically offers you nothing is pretty dam expensive.

[@pmax5852]

From Thailand without a doubt :-) See ya there? :-)

[@PortableProfessional]

Woot woot for Thailand! .... waiting for those borders to open up...

[@marymills7116]

I’m thinking about this!

[@keanureeves5603]

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[@D_BigShow]

I Really wish that people especially Americans would research more about other countries before they speak with such authority. Barbados my friend is located east of St. Vincent, check your Geography before you speak

[@ismailkoyuncu5518]

Nice informations. So i want to ask a secret questions.For example i want to open company about the restaurants or software,photography. How i can to apply ? How can i search about the jobs for the work ? Thanks for all.

[@jamesjulius4804]

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[@nutritionwithnat]

Do you know if there is a MINIMUM amount of time you need to stay on this visa?

[@glamacherrie]

So ideally you already have an income and a highish one at that. Not written in stone but expected. On aver how much would a regular tourist spend for say a three week period and how would that compare? No Barbados is not cheap. Paradise. Umm. Ok.

[@mohislam1977]

All the little expensives/extra soon add up , barbados is not cheap to shop neither(supermarkets, stick to local market stalls were possible I'm guessing, never been to barbados yet s few videos tells you it can be very expensive..I guess if the local poor community can enjoy a reasonable life style then go ask them were the best places to shop etc are, not rocket science..

[@amirvlogsdaily]

Dear mam please will u guide me i want come to barbados from pakistan... Am electrician

[@andrew7115]

Hi Megan, what is the name of your intro song ?

[@Viralcatsvideoz]

Is the visa stamp still applicable at this time ?

[@solosailorsv8065]

Seems like the New Normal will eliminate the 1000usd/mo and under Nomads. Just like those governments wanted.

[@jazzycakes66]

Disliking due to misleading title. The video was uploaded in 2020 not 2022.

[@megaman42951]

Barbados is not, and has never been a dangerous place for gay people, they just don't want anyone flaunting that kind of lifestyle in public there, especially in front of children. Dangerous places for that lifestyle are Jamaica and Muslim countries where a gay person can lose his/her life for practicing homosexuality. Never in Barbados!

[@Socialmediachat]

hey

[@venusreena2532]

Not a lot of actual talk about living there..?

[@praisecyril6084]

Can a Nigerian live and work in Barbados,

[@giselleholiday8728]

Of course. Along with people from other African countries. Nigerians already live here...check when the first recorded came. Early 1900' s I was told by a lady in her 90's. She knew some families and mentioned the name Cyrus (??) Among others.

[@dimmap1794]

You really look like piper (henry danger).

[@deangittingsvog]

Ok first off, homosexuality is not illegal in barbados. If it was how would that pride parade even exist.

[@athanasebatungwanimana8247]

I ,m Burundian ;how can i contact you about barbados