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- Barbados grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
| Criteria | Barbados Welcome Stamp | Curacao @HOME |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €3,855 | No fixed threshold |
| Income basis | Savings accepted | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) |
| Initial duration | 1 year (better) | 6 months |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | No fixed limit | 1 year |
| 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 | Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act, 2020-23 (Welcome Stamp non-resident treatment)) | Foreign income exempt |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €1,850 | ≈ €255 (better) |
| Where to apply | Online | Online, In country |
| Processing time | 1–2 weeks | 2 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Barbados Welcome Stamp →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Curacao @HOME →
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.
Sources
- Government Explore the 12-Month Barbados Welcome Stamp — Visit Barbados (official portal; barbadoswelcomestamp.bb redirects here) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Barbados Welcome Stamp Programme — Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Update on Welcome Stamp Programme — Government Information Service (GIS) Barbados (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Welcome Stamp — The Process (Government of Barbados) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm 12-Month Barbados Welcome Stamp Overview — PwC Barbados (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Escape the Remote Tax Trap — Welcome Stamp non-resident tax treatment, Business Barbados (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Am I entitled to free treatment? — Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Barbados Digital Nomad Visa (Welcome Stamp): Requirements, Cost & How to Apply — Citizen Remote (states travel insurance not accepted) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Barbados Welcome Stamp Hits New Highs, Extended to 2026 (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government FAQ — At Home in Curaçao (official program site) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government At Home in Curaçao FAQ — fees (ANG 535 / ~USD 294), processing ~2 weeks (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government At Home in Curaçao FAQ — 'You will not be required to pay Curaçao Income Tax'; remote workers do not become residents (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government At Home in Curaçao FAQ — valid international travel insurance (incl. COVID-19) and medical insurance prerequisite (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government At Home in Curaçao — official program homepage (three target groups: remote workers, hibernators, investors) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Remote Workers — Curaçao Visitors (official tourism board): documents required, NAF 535 fee, up to 6 months (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Basisverzekering ziektekosten (BVZ) — SVB Curaçao (public basic health insurance, residents only) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Curacao Launches Long-Term Stay Program — Caribbean Journal (launch dated 11 Feb 2021) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm How to Apply for the Curaçao Digital Nomad Visa — Temporary Stay Permit, no residency, 6+6 months (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media XE — USD→EUR conversion (1 USD ≈ 0.86 EUR, 15 June 2026) used to derive the ~EUR 255 fee (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Curaçao Health Insurance for Expats — public (BVZ) vs private access (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15