Bahamas•North AmericaVaries
Free
Single re-entry
No
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
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.
Valid passport (minimum six months' validity)
Prior legal status in The Bahamas with a renewal application currently in process
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
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