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Antigua and Barbuda vs Barbados: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Barbados has the lower entry bar: €3,855 per month versus €3,860 for Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Antigua and Barbuda grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12).
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Barbados — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Barbados Welcome Stamp.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Barbados Welcome Stamp
Minimum income / month €3,860 €3,855 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act, 2020-23 (Welcome Stamp non-resident treatment))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 (better) ≈ €1,850
Where to apply Online Online
Processing time 1–2 weeks 1–2 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Antigua and Barbuda NDR →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Barbados Welcome Stamp →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Antigua and Barbuda → Insurance for Barbados →

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