Barbados welcomes gay couples to apply for visa to work remotely from the island

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Barbados wants visitors to return to the country.

To help achieve this, the Caribbean nation has introduced a new visa to allow people to stay and work remotely for up to a year. Significantly, applicants include same-sex couples.

The new visa is called the Barbados Welcome Stamp. You can apply for a stamp as a single person or as a family.

On the government’s official visa application website, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said, “We recognize more people are working remotely, sometimes in very stressful conditions, with little option for vacation. Our new 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp, a visa that allows you to relocate and work from one of the world’s most beloved tourism destinations.

“We believe we have something very special to offer on this little rock we call Barbados. Our friendly people, professional services, commitment to education and, importantly, safety and security, all make Barbados an ideal place to live for both singles and families.”

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