Bahamas•North AmericaVaries
Free
Duration of diplomatic posting
Yes
Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Identification card issued by the Department of Immigration for accredited foreign diplomats and their dependents stationed in the Bahamas.
The Diplomat Identification Card is an official document issued by the Department of Immigration to accredited foreign diplomats and consular officers stationed in The Bahamas for official government business. This card serves as the primary form of identification for those endowed with resident diplomat status, facilitating their interactions with local authorities and confirming their official standing within the country. The issuance of this card is a formal process that requires coordination through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensuring that only those officially recognized and accredited by the Bahamian government receive this status and the associated benefits.
To obtain the Diplomat Identification Card, applicants must submit a formal letter of request from their respective Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with passport-sized photographs and a valid copy of their passport biographical page. The same documentation requirements apply to the dependents of the diplomat who are accompanying them to The Bahamas. All foreign documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation with the appropriate Bahamian postage stamp affixed. This rigorous verification process ensures that all diplomatic personnel and their families are correctly registered and documented while residing in The Bahamas for their official assignments.
Must be a Diplomat or Consular Officer taking up a post in The Bahamas for official government business.
Must be accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas.
Passport must be signed, readable, and have at least six months of validity.
Certified translations in English are required for all foreign documents, with a $10.00 Bahamian postage stamp affixed to each.
Job Offer
Required
Education
none or higher
Letter of request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Two current passport-size photographs (2x2 inches) on a white background with the applicant's name on the reverse.
Valid copy of the biographical page of the applicant's passport.
Certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable).
Certified copy of birth certificate showing parents' names (if minor).
Let's check your eligibility against published requirements. 2 minutes. Free trial.
Check Eligibility