Working Remotely from Barbados on the Welcome Stamp (My Real Experience)

By Patric Tengelin My Experience Living and Working Remotely in Barbados I’m Patric Tengelin, a writer and long-term digital nomad who lived and worked remotely in Barbados after receiving the Welcome Stamp visa in 2021. This article shares my real experience of daily life on the island—alongside practical details about internet quality, housing, cost of living, safety, and what remote work in Barbados actually feels like beyond official requirements. It also includes an up-to-date overview of the Welcome Stamp for anyone considering Barbados in 2026. When I first applied for the Barbados Welcome Stamp, I had no idea how deeply the island would shape me. Many guides explain visa requirements and logistics, but few capture what it actually feels like to arrive somewhere new, unpack your life, and slowly become part of a place’s everyday rhythm. This is both a personal account and a practical guide, written from lived experience rather than short stays. Arriving in Barbados — and the F...