Caribbean digital nomad programmes

Barbados announces its historic transition to a republic, Caribbean tourism continues its Q3 2021 recovery, and the digital nomad economy reshapes property demand across the islands.

Caribbean tourism reopens with encouraging summer momentum, Jamaica’s Remote Work Stamp launches, and the short-term rental market shows early signs of recovery as the region seizes the remote work opportunity.

April 2021 sees Caribbean vaccination campaigns gaining pace, airlines announcing new routes, and property markets showing stronger demand signals. Diaspora buyers and international remote workers are reshaping Caribbean real estate as the recovery pathway becomes clearer.

Caribbean vaccine rollouts accelerate as travel restart planning enters a new phase, while the property market adapts with virtual tours, remote purchases, and new digital tools reshaping how buyers engage with Caribbean real estate.

As 2021 opens with new COVID variants and continuing border restrictions, Caribbean property markets display remarkable resilience driven by diaspora buyers and the Barbados Welcome Stamp phenomenon. We assess the year ahead.

As 2021 opens with cautious hope, the Alpha/UK COVID variant adds new uncertainty to Caribbean recovery plans, while the Barbados Welcome Stamp’s 5,000-applicant milestone establishes digital nomad programmes as a structural force in Caribbean property demand.