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LOGIN CONTACT US HOLIDAY IN BARBADOS NEWSLETTER OUR COMPANY NEWS & MEDIA SEATRADE MEDIA KIT BTMI EVENTS Priority Events Full Year Calendar REPORTS Research & Statistics Visitor Arrivals Market Activity Reports NATIONAL TOURISM PLAN Careers Opportunities FCCA SCHOLARSHIP Traveling to Barbados?: View the latest updates here WELCOME TO BARBADOS TOURISM MARKETING INC WELCOME TO BARBADOS TOURISM MARKETING INC THE OFFICIAL TOURISM MARKETING ORGANIZATION OF BARBADOS The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) functions are to promote, assist and facilitate the efficient development of tourism; to design and implement suitable marketing strategies for the effective promotion of the tourism industry; to make provision for adequate and suitable air and sea passenger transport services to and from Barbados; to encourage the establishment of amenities and facilities necessary for the proper enjoyment of Barbados as a tourist destination; to carry out market intelligence in order to inform the needs of the tourism industry. READ MORE VIEW TRAVEL PROTOCOLSBarbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Global Headquarters One Barbados Place, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados. W.I. BB12001 Tel: 246-535-3700 | Fax: 246-535-3799 btmiinfo@visitbarbados.org 12 Month Barbados welcome stamp On June 30, 2020, the Barbados Government announced the introduction of the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp. This new remote work programme establishes a visa to allow people to work remotely in Barbados for a maximum for 12 months. The visa is available to anyone who can meet the visa requirements and whose work is location independent, whether individuals or families. Visa Requirements Applicants wishing to apply under the 12 Month Barbados Welcome Stamp are required to complete and submit the following documents electronically: Two Passport Sized Photographs Bio data page of passport Birth certificate (self/spouse/partner/children) Proof of relationship of dependents Pre-Requisite Entry Visa View list here No local tax requirements or payments Upon approval the following non-refundable fees are applicable. Applications are approved within 7 business days and full payment is required within 28 days of application being granted. Individual – Fee of US $2,000.00 Family Bundle – Fee of US $3,000.00 Register Now by completing our registration form Apply Now OUR COMPANY EVENTS NEWS & MEDIA RESEARCH & STATISTICS TOURISM PRODUCTS LATEST NEWS 24.04.2024 Barbados and British Airways celebrate 70th anniversary with the Barbadian rum, Mount Gay Rum Distilleries For the first time ever, throughout April passengers onboard British Airways to Barbados are being served Mount Gay Rum for ‘a taste of Barbados at 38,000 feet’ London,... 30.01.2024 BTMI signs multi-year partnership with PGA TOUR PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida. – The PGA TOUR and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.(BTMI) announced Monday a multi-year Official Marketing Partnership that designates the country’s tourism arm as an Official... 05.01.2024 Ignite Your Sailing Passion. Barbados Sailing Week 2024 Unveiled! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Caribbean, Barbados Sailing Week 2024, orchestrated by the Barbados Cruising Club in partnership with the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI), is not... 22.12.2023 Barbados Welcomes Surinam Airways Inaugural Flight, Marking a Milestone in Regional Connectivity In a historic moment, Barbados celebrated the inaugural flight of Surinam Airways to the island on December 20th, 2023. Surinam Airways, will operate two flights a week, providing convenient... 22.12.2023 Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Unveils Exciting "Feels Like Summer" Campaign The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) in partnership with Bookbarbados and Tripian is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Feels Like Summer” campaign, inviting travellers to... 15.12.2023 Reliving the 40th Edition of Barbados’ Ultimate Race Weekend It was three days of fun, fitness, and a splash of entertainment at the 40th edition of the Run Barbados Marathon weekend. Sponsored by Sportsmaxx and Gildan, athletes and... 22.11.2023 Run Barbados Marathon Celebrates 40 Years of Fitness and Fun With the return of the beloved Fun Mile, the Sportsmaxx and Gildan Run Barbados Marathon will be three days of fun and fitness. Celebrated as the largest marathon in... 03.11.2023 A New Junior Chef Cook-off Champion Crowned After three months of intense training sessions, culinary challenges and nail-biting showdowns, 20-year-old Jade Harewood was crowned the 2023 Junior Chef Cook-Off Champion. The ultimate culinary showdown, which was... 19.10.2023 Barbados Food and Rum Festival Welcomes International Media With A Celebration of Culinary Excellence The Barbados Food and Rum Festival welcomed media representatives from the US, UK, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and Barbados at a special reception on Wednesday, October 18th. This... 19.10.2023 Barbados Food and Rum Festival Awarded Best Culinary Festival in the Caribbean With just a few days until its 12th edition officially kicks off, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival was awarded the Best Culinary Festival in the Caribbean. This announcement... 28.09.2023 Virgin Atlantic Celebrates a Quarter Century of Direct Flights to Barbados British airline, Virgin Atlantic, proudly marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 25 years of direct service to Barbados. Celebrating A Remarkable Milestone In a grand celebration coinciding... 01.09.2023 TOURISM MINISTER ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BTMI BOARD MEMBERS – Three new faces to sit on Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. board – Three new board members represent the major change to the Board of Directors of the Barbados... 15.08.2023 ‘World of Difference’ Experiences Campaign Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Introduces the Barbados ‘World of Difference’ Experiences Campaign to Enhance Tourism and Drive On-Island Spend The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) in partnership with BookBarbados... 11.08.2023 Sharing the Story of Crop Over with the World The spirit of Crop Over has transcended the shores of Barbados, going global, through video and written content created by international influencers and media. From July 31st-August 9th, the... 09.06.2023 Barbados Food and Rum Festival Nominated for Prestigious Culinary Award The Barbados Food and Rum Festival has been nominated for the Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival category by World Culinary Awards. This is the 4th World Culinary Awards, which celebrates... 06.06.2023 The Fun Mile Returns to the Run Barbados Weekend The prestigious Run Barbados Marathon Weekend will be celebrating 40 years with the return of the Fun Mile. Run Barbados is the largest marathon in the Caribbean and will... 26.05.2023 Barbados Successfully Hosted the 41st CHTA Marketplace Barbados recently played host to the highly anticipated 41st edition of the Caribbean Tourism and Hotel Association (CTHA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace which was held from May 9th-May 11th. With... 25.04.2023 Surf’s Up in Barbados: The Caribbean’s Biggest Surfing Event Makes a Splash in the Surf Isle After a successful staging of the biggest surfing event in the English-speaking Caribbean, one can truly say Barbados is indeed the Surf Isle. Surfers from as far as South... 24.03.2023 BARBADOS SET TO HOST THE BIGGEST SURFING EVENT IN THE CARIBBEAN From March 27th – April 2nd, the renowned Soup Bowl will come alive for the biggest surfing event in the English-speaking Caribbean. Hundreds of surfers from around the globe... 24.03.2023 BARBADOS HOSTS FIRST-EVER BEACHSIDE NAMING CEREMONY On March 16th, 2023 Arvia, P&O Cruises’ newest and largest vessel was officially named at the beautiful Heywoods Beach in Speightstown, Barbados. This marked a momentous occasion, forever etched... 16.03.2023 The Biggest Horse Racing Event in the Caribbean Returns The city of Bridgetown came alive for the return of the Barbados Sandy Lane Gold Cup. After a two year-hiatus, thousands of people...