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- Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
- Tax treatment differs: Barbados — foreign income exempt; Czech Republic — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Barbados Welcome Stamp | Czech Republic Zivno |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €3,855 | No fixed threshold |
| Income basis | Savings accepted | Savings accepted |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | No fixed limit | 1 year |
| Path to permanent residence | No | Yes (better) |
| Path to citizenship | No | Via permanent residence |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Tax treatment | Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act, 2020-23 (Welcome Stamp non-resident treatment)) | Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €1,850 | ≈ €200 (better) |
| Where to apply | Online | Embassy / consulate |
| Processing time | 1–2 weeks | 13–17 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Barbados Welcome Stamp →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Czech Republic Zivno →
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 Long-term Visa for Doing Business — Information Portal for Foreigners (Ministry of the Interior) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Proof of funds for a long-term visa — Ministry of the Interior (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Entrepreneurship (long-term visa) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15