Question 1

Barbados — Welcome Stamp (Digital Nomad Visa): Everything you need to live and work remotely in the Caribbean

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Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Be a nomad in Barbados: work with a Caribbean sea view

Barbados was one of the pioneers to launch a digital-nomad visa during the pandemic, attracting professionals who wanted to combine productivity with island living. Here’s how the Barbados Welcome Stamp works, who qualifies, and how to apply—step by step.

What is the Barbados Welcome Stamp?

A special 12-month residency visa that lets remote workers and their families live in Barbados while working for a foreign employer or as independent contractors serving international clients. You can re-apply after your first year if you want to extend your stay. (barbadoswelcomestamp.bb)

Who manages and processes it

The program is run by the Government of Barbados (Ministry of Tourism & International Transport) with applications submitted online. 👉 Official portal: barbadoswelcomestamp.bb • Tourism overview: visitbarbados.org. (barbadoswelcomestamp.bb)

Legal/tax notes

Welcome Stamp holders are not liable to Barbados income tax on their foreign earnings; VAT applies to on-island purchases. (Always check your home-country tax rules.) ([Visit Barbados](https://www.visitbarbados.org/barbados-w

Question 2

Ecuador — Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know to live and work remotely in Ecuador

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By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Ecuador?

Picture starting your workday in a café in Quito with Andean views and ending it with a Pacific-coast sunset. One of the world’s most biodiverse countries, Ecuador now attracts digital nomads who want quality of life, low costs, and an authentic cultural experience. To meet this trend, the government created a temporary residence visa for remote workers so you can live in Ecuador while working for foreign employers or managing your own non-Ecuadorian business. (Ecuador Travel)

What is Ecuador’s Digital Nomad Visa?

Officially the Temporary Residence Rentista Visa for Remote Work (Visa de residencia temporal rentista para trabajo remoto), it lets eligible nationals live in Ecuador while they continue working for foreign employers/clients. The goal is to boost the local economy through long-stay visitors while offering a safe, accessible base for a flexible lifestyle. See the official service page for the visa. (Gob)

Who manages it?

Processing is handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility (MREMH), via Ecuador’s e-visa/consular portals.

Ministry (home): cancilleria.gob.ec. (cancilleria.gob.ec)
e-Visas portal (onl

Question 3

Costa Rica — Digital Nomad Visa (“Estancia para Trabajador y Prestador Remoto de Servicios”): everything you need to know!

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Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Costa Rica (the essentials)

If you’ve dreamt of working with a rainforest view, surfing at sunset, or writing your weekly update with hummingbirds around you—Costa Rica fits. To attract remote professionals, the country created a special “Estancia” subcategory for Remote Workers/Service Providers, designed to let you live legally while earning foreign-sourced income. (pgrweb.go.cr)

What it is & who it’s for

This is a non-resident “Estancia” that lets foreign nationals live in Costa Rica while working remotely for employers or clients outside the country. The law explicitly requires foreign-source income and sets clear economic thresholds to qualify. See the full law (Law No. 10008) and its executive Regulation (Decree No. 43619-H-MGP-TUR). (pgrweb.go.cr)

Who runs it & how you apply

The process is managed by Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME) and is designed to be digital via the Trámite ¡YA! platform (you can also file in person). DGME also maintains an official Digital Nomads page with requirements and steps.

DGME — Digital Nomads: migracion.go.cr/nomadas-d

Question 4

Portugal — Digital Nomad Visa (D8): Everything you need to live and work remotely in Portugal

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Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Portugal (the essentials)

Portugal has become one of Europe’s most attractive bases for remote professionals: a mild climate, welcoming culture, and lively DN hubs in Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira. Legally, the country offers the D8 “Digital Nomad” route in two flavors—Temporary Stay and Residence—so you can choose a short or multi-year plan. (vistos.mne.gov.pt)

What is the D8 Digital Nomad Visa?

A migration route for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who work remotely for foreign employers/clients (employees or freelancers). There are two pathways:

Temporary Stay visa (up to 1 year) — ideal for short stays. (Global Citizen Solutions)
Residence route (consular visa → residence permit: initial 2 years, then renewals that can total 5 years and lead to permanent residence/citizenship). (Global Citizen Solutions)

Who regulates and processes it

Abroad (visa): Portuguese consulates/embassies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE). Official visa category listing includes “Remote Work / Digital Nomad.” ([vistos.mne.gov.pt](https://vistos.mne.go

Question 5

Grenada — Remote Work Visa: Everything You Need to Know

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Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Grenada, the “Spice Island”

Grenada is world-renowned as the “Spice Island” for its production of nutmeg and cinnamon. Beyond its natural charm, this Caribbean paradise offers digital nomads a visa program that lets you work legally from the island while enjoying pristine beaches, tropical rainforests, and a warm, welcoming community.

What is Grenada’s Remote Work Visa?

The Remote Work Visa is a permit created in 2021 to attract international teleworkers and entrepreneurs who can support themselves financially without relying on the local labor market. Initial duration: 12 months. Renewable: Yes, in additional 1-year periods. Focus: Make it easier for professionals with stable income to relocate while supporting the tourism and services economy.

Who regulates and processes it

The program is managed by Grenada’s Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economic Development and Energy, in collaboration with the Immigration Authority of Grenada. 👉 Official portal – Government of Grenada Remote Work Visa (overview/press about the program). (Grenada Tourism Authority)

Legal basis

The visa is governed by Grenada’s migration framework, with 2021 amendments establishing the Remote Employment category. (See the Remote Employment Act, 2021.) ([grena

Question 6

Brazil — Digital Nomad Visa (Visto de Nômade Digital): everything you need to live and work remotely in Brazil

Accepted Answer

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Brazil (the essentials)

Beyond samba and beaches, Brazil has one of Latin America’s most straightforward frameworks for remote workers. Since 2022, the Digital Nomad pathway lets you live legally in Brazil while you work for foreign employers or clients. (Agência Brasil)

What is Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa?

A temporary visa/residence route (often shown by consulates as VITEM XIV) that authorizes you to live in Brazil while performing your job remotely for entities abroad. Initial validity is 1 year, renewable once for another 1 year (max 2 years). (Serviços e Informações do Brasil)

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