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Economic Permanent Residency

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

90-540 days

Application Fee

20,000 USD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Permanent residency through economic investment. Requires $1 million minimum investment in real estate or Central Bank Zero Coupon Bonds. Grants lifetime residency rights without work restrictions for qualifying investors.

Economic Permanent Residency allows foreign nationals to obtain lifetime residency in the Bahamas through substantial economic investment. Applicants can invest directly in real estate (minimum $750,000) or through Zero Coupon Bonds from the Central Bank (minimum $1 million).

The investment must be held for at least 10 years. This is an attractive option for those seeking permanent residency without employment restrictions.

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Requirements

Financial

Investment Required

1,000,000 BSD

Personal

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Language

English

Basic

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current travel document

Police certificate

Criminal background check from country of residence

Medical certificate

Proof of medical examination

Passport photographs

Recent color photographs

Bank statements

Proof of funds for investment and living expenses

Employment history

Resume and employment verification

Family documentation

For spouse/dependents: marriage certificate, birth certificates

Optional

Sponsor Documents

Investment documentation

Property deed or bond certificate proving $1 million+ investment

Proof of ownership

For real estate: title deed or ownership documentation

Financial statements

Proof of investment funding source

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Advantages

  • Lifetime permanent residency
  • No work restrictions
  • Spouse and children can be included at no additional cost
  • Path to Bahamas citizenship after 10 years
  • Can expedite processing for additional fee
  • Includes work authorization

Considerations

  • High minimum investment ($1 million)
  • Asset must be held 10 years
  • Long processing time (6-18 months)
  • Expensive government fee ($20,000+)
  • Must spend 90 days/year in Bahamas
  • No employment during residency-only periods

Application Process

1

Identify investment opportunity

Select real estate property ($750,000+) or Central Bank Zero Coupon Bonds ($1 million+)

2

Secure investment

Complete property purchase or bond acquisition to secure minimum $1 million investment

3

Prepare application

Compile documentation including investment proof, criminal background check, medical evaluation

4

Obtain police certificate

Get criminal background clearance from country of residence

5

Medical examination

Complete medical screening

6

Submit application

File complete application to Department of Immigration

7

Attend interview

Interview scheduled within 2-3 months of application submission

8

Final processing

Application decision made, can take 6-18 months total

9

Receive residency certificate

Permanent residency certificate issued upon approval

Application Forms

Economic Permanent Residency Application Form

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