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Replacement Permit Card
VisasBahamasReplacement Permit Card
BahamasBahamas•North America
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Replacement Permit Card

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

300 BSD

Stay Duration

Matches original permit validity

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

This is an administrative process to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged immigration permit card (such as a work permit or residence permit).

The Replacement Permit Card process is an administrative procedure for individuals who have lost or damaged their official immigration documentation. It requires a formal request and the submission of specific evidence, including a police report for lost or stolen items. The process ensures that residents maintain valid physical proof of their legal status in The Bahamas.

Fee Breakdown

Processing Fee
200 BSD
Document Fee
100 BSD

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a holder of a valid immigration permit that has been lost, stolen, or damaged

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Letter of Request addressed to the Director of Immigration

Copy of the biographical data page of the applicant's current passport

Two (2) current passport-sized photographs (2x2 inches)

Police report (if lost or stolen)

The damaged/defaced document (if applicable)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Restores physical proof of legal immigration status
  • Necessary for compliance with local identification laws

Worth Knowing

  • Requires in-person appearance
  • Non-refundable processing fee
  • Police report mandatory for lost/stolen items
  • Expired original permit
  • Inability to provide proof of identity

Application Process

1

Obtain a police report if the card was lost or stolen

2

Prepare a formal letter of request to the Director of Immigration

3

Present yourself in person at the Immigration office with all required documentation

4

Pay the processing and document fees

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