"Remote work has changed how many people travel. According to recent data from Skyscanner, there are now 40 million digital nomads worldwide, a figure that has grown rapidly over the past few years as remote work has become more common. Trips that once lasted a few days or a week can now stretch into months, with travelers choosing destinations where they can settle into everyday life while continuing to work online."
"That shift has also created significant confusion. Tourist visas were not designed with remote work in mind, and what is permitted under a standard visitor visa varies widely from country to country. In many places, working remotely while visiting falls into a legal gray area, even when income comes from abroad. In response, some countries now offer visas that allow remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals to stay longer while earning income from abroad. These programs typically allow stays of up to 12 months. They are designed for visitors who are not seeking local employment, which sets them apart from standard tourist visas and other permanent resident- or retirement-focused options. Barbados Travelers looking for a tropical destination relatively close to the United States, Barbados offers the 12-Month Barbados Welcome Stamp."
Remote work produced a global population of about 40 million digital nomads and lengthened many trips from days to months as people work online while living abroad. Standard tourist visas often do not address remote employment, producing legal uncertainty because rules vary widely and remote work can fall into a gray area. Several countries now offer specific remote‑worker or digital nomad visas allowing stays up to 12 months for those earning income from abroad and not seeking local employment. Barbados offers a 12‑month Welcome Stamp with a $50,000 annual income requirement, VAT still applies, and eligible pets are allowed.
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