Barbados’ 12-Month Welcome Stamp Programme has seen a total of 4,394 applications, out of which 2,743 have been successfully approved. As of April 30, it was found that 64 percent of the applications came from individuals, while the remaining 36 percent were from families. Further analysis of the data revealed that 64 percent of the applicants were male, with the remaining 36 percent being female.
The applicants for the Welcome Stamp Program span a wide range of age groups, starting from 18 years old and going up to over 75 years old. The leading countries from which citizens are seeking entry under this program include the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Canada, India, and Ireland.
Applicants under the Welcome Stamp Program come from diverse professional backgrounds, such as Human Services, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Education and Training, Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Health Science.
These recent statistics have been compiled by the research department of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., utilizing data received from the Barbados Immigration Department.
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In July 2020, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley introduced the Welcome Stamp Programme with the aim of diversifying the island’s tourism sector, attracting a new demographic of visitors, and generating foreign exchange. The Remote Employment Amendment Bill, 2021, was subsequently passed in July 2021, which extended the existing legislation governing the Welcome Stamp. The Remote Employment Act 2020-2023 allows for the renewal of the Welcome Stamp, payment of associated fees, and the extension of the stamp for individuals who have been in Barbados for a year.
