Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Barbados
Capital City
Bridgetown
Language
English
Currency
Barbadian dollar
Region
Americas
Landlocked
No
Barbados Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Barbados Passport is currently ranked Number 45T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 99. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Barbados’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Barbados 50% in total score
For the Barbados Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Barbados a Travel Score of 156 which means that Barbados passport holders can enter a total of 156 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Barbados 20% in total score
For the Barbados Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Barbados a Taxation Score of 40, meaning that Barbados does not tax foreign incomes of resident citizens.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Barbados Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Barbados a Perception Score of 40, meaning that Barbados citizens experience intermediate hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Barbados Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Barbados a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Barbados citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Barbados Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Barbados a Freedom Score of 40, meaning that Barbados citizens have intermediate freedom.
