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TTP — Trusted Traveller Programme

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

200 USD

Stay Duration

14 days

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

The Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) is a streamlined immigration initiative in the Bahamas designed for senior executives, key stakeholders, and professionals who need to visit the country for short-term business engagements, such as meetings, research, or attending conferences. The program allows eligible individuals to enter the Bahamas for periods of less than fourteen days without the requirement of a standard work permit, provided they are not engaging in any form of gainful employment within the country. This facilitates efficient travel for high-level personnel who contribute to the professional and academic landscape of the nation.

Applicants for the TTP must hold senior management or specialized professional roles, such as CEOs, consultants, legal counsel, or auditors. The application requires a formal letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration, along with a copy of the passport biographical page and passport-sized photographs. There is a non-refundable processing fee of USD 200 associated with the application. This program is specifically tailored for those visiting for professional purposes and does not cover individuals seeking to organize events for profit or those intending to perform local work.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

14 days

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be visiting for purposes such as business meetings, research, or professional/academic studies.

Must hold a senior management position (e.g., CEO, CFO, Director, Consultant, Legal Counsel) in a company operating in The Bahamas or its affiliates.

Must be visiting to showcase at events like trade shows, conferences, or seminars.

Must not engage in any gainful employment while in The Bahamas.

Stay must be for a period under fourteen (14) days.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Letter of Request addressed to the Director of Immigration.

Copy of Passport Biographical Page.

Passport-size photos.

Proof of payment of the $200 processing fee.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows entry for specific professional activities without requiring a standard Work Permit.
Streamlines entry for senior professionals and event participants.

Worth Knowing

The $200 fee is non-refundable.
Does not apply to event organizers working for profit (who require a Work Permit).
Strictly limited to stays under 14 days.
Admittance is not automatic; immigration officers retain discretion at the border.

Application Process

Download the Trusted Traveller Application Form.

Prepare a letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration (must include email, permanent address, and phone contact).

Submit the application along with the required documents.

Pay the $200 non-refundable processing fee (via credit/debit card, postal money order, or bank certified cheque).

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