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Study Remotely Permit

Digital Nomad Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days

Application Fee

525 USD

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Overview

One-year remote-study permit under the Bahamas BEATS program for international students attending accredited foreign schools online from the islands.

The Study Remotely Permit is the student variant of the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) program, allowing applicants enrolled in accredited foreign institutions to attend classes virtually while residing in the islands. Issued by the Bahamas Department of Immigration, it requires proof of enrollment, sufficient funds, and valid health insurance for the full stay.

Permits run for 12 months and are renewable annually up to a three-year cumulative cap. Total cost is USD 525 — a USD 25 online application fee plus a USD 500 permit fee paid after approval; immigration typically decides within five business days. Holders cannot work locally and dependents are not covered under the student tier (only the Work Remotely tier offers dependents).

This visa is ideal for university students whose programs are fully online and who want to study from the Bahamas without disrupting their academic year.

Fee Breakdown

Application fee	25 USD
Permit fee	500 USD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited learning institution outside of The Bahamas.

Must have sufficient funds to support oneself during the stay.

Must have medical insurance covering the duration of the stay.

Must not engage in gainful employment within The Bahamas.

Valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

high_school or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Enrollment confirmation

Proof of funds

Proof of accommodation

Health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Live in the Bahamas for 12 months while studying remotely at a foreign institution
Renewable annually up to a three-year cumulative cap
Fast online process: immigration typically decides within five business days
Low total cost — USD 525 (USD 25 application + USD 500 permit fee)
No minimum income threshold; only proof of sufficient funds is required
Application is fully online via portal.immigration.gov.bs with a QR code on approval

Worth Knowing

Holders cannot take up local employment in the Bahamas
Dependents are not covered under the Study Remotely tier of BEATS
Must maintain enrollment in an accredited institution outside the Bahamas
Mandatory health insurance must cover the full duration of the stay
Hard three-year cumulative cap — not a long-term residency route
No enrollment in an accredited foreign institution disqualifies the applicant
No path to local work authorization or permanent residency through this permit

Application Process

Complete the online BEATS (Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay) application form.

Pay the $25 application fee.

Upload required documents (passport, student ID, proof of funds, medical insurance).

Wait for processing (typically 5 business days).

If approved, pay the $500 permit fee via the provided email link.

Receive a confirmation QR code for entry into The Bahamas.

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Study Remotely Permit Application

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Verified Claims (9)

Last verified Jun 18, 2026

Dependent Visa	Dependents not covered under the Study Remotely tier	bahamasbeats.com
Fee Breakdown	Application fee: 25 USD; Permit fee: 500 USD	bahamasbeats.com
Fees	USD 525 total (USD 25 application fee + USD 500 permit fee)	bahamasbeats.com
Application Portal	https://portal.immigration.gov.bs/	bahamasbeats.com
Max Stay	1 year per grant, renewable annually up to 3 years total	bahamasbeats.com
Max Stay Estimate	type: days, initialDays: 365, totalDays: 1095, notes: 1 year per grant, renewable up to 3 years tota…	bahamasbeats.com
Processing Estimates	{"minDays":5,"maxDays":5}	bahamasbeats.com
Processing Time	Approximately 5 business days	bahamasbeats.com

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