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Re-Entry Permit
VisasBahamasRe-Entry Permit
BahamasBahamas•North America
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Re-Entry Permit

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Single re-entry

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

A Re-Entry Permit is a temporary travel document issued to legal residents who have submitted renewal applications for their long-term immigration status (e.g., work permit, residence permit) but have not yet received a decision. It allows them to travel outside The Bahamas and re-enter legally while their renewal is pending.

The Re-Entry Permit is a critical document for foreign residents in The Bahamas who need to travel while their primary immigration status is undergoing renewal. It serves as a bridge document, ensuring that the applicant's legal status remains intact upon their return to the country. It is strictly limited to a single re-entry and requires proof of a pending renewal application.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport (minimum six months' validity)

Prior legal status in The Bahamas with a renewal application currently in process

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration

Completed Re-Entry Permit Application Form

Valid passport (minimum six-month validity)

Copy of travel itinerary

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows international travel while awaiting immigration status renewal
  • Prevents loss of legal status due to travel during processing

Worth Knowing

  • Valid for single re-entry only
  • Must be applied for in-person
  • Processing time is not guaranteed
  • No pending renewal application
  • Passport with less than six months validity

Application Process

1

Complete the Re-Entry Permit Application Form

2

Prepare required documentation including letter of request and itinerary

3

Submit application in-person at the Department of Immigration

Application Forms

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