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Bahamas

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·23 visa pathways

Visa Pathways to Bahamas

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Annual Homeowner's Residence Card
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Annual Homeowner's Residence Card

Validity1 year (renewable annually)
Processing3-4 weeks
CostFree
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Annual Work Permit (Work Visa)
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Annual Work Permit (Work Visa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for non-Bahamian nationals to work and live in the Bahamas for periods greater than 90 days, renewable annually with employer sponsorship.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually. Can lead to permanent residency after 5+ years continuous residence)
ProcessingVaries
Cost1000 BSD
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BEATS — Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)
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BEATS — Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)

Digital nomad program allowing remote workers and students to live in the Bahamas for up to 12 months, renewable twice for a total of 3 years, with no local income tax on foreign earnings.

Validity1 to 3 years
Processing5 days
Cost1025 USD
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Diplomat Identification Card
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Diplomat Identification Card

Identification card issued by the Department of Immigration for accredited foreign diplomats and their dependents stationed in the Bahamas.

ValidityDuration of diplomatic posting
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Economic Permanent Residence (EPR)
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Economic Permanent Residence (EPR)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Lifetime permanent residence for foreign nationals who invest a minimum of BSD $1 million in Bahamian real estate or Zero Coupon Bonds held for at least 10 years, with no right to work.

Validity10 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 USD
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Form IV(A) — Permanent Residence for Spouse of Bahamian
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Form IV(A) — Permanent Residence for Spouse of Bahamian

ValidityLifetime (unless revoked)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Form IX — Special Permit
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Form IX — Special Permit

Permission granted by the Director of Immigration for nationals on the restricted list to visit the Bahamas for a maximum of 28 days.

Validity28 days
Processing21-28 days
Cost200 USD
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Government Contract Worker Permit
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Government Contract Worker Permit

Permit for non-Bahamian nationals directly employed by the Bahamas government on contract to work within various ministries.

Validity20 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost2000 USD
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Home Owner Identification Card
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Home Owner Identification Card

Annual renewable card for non-Bahamian property owners allowing entry and stay in the Bahamas for the card's validity period, not equivalent to resident status.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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Official and Diplomatic Visa
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Official and Diplomatic Visa

Visa for diplomats, government officials, and international organization representatives travelling to the Bahamas for official duties or diplomatic missions.

ValidityVaries based on assignment
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Permanent Residence Certificate
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Permanent Residence Certificate

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence granted to spouses of Bahamians after 5 years of marriage, children of Bahamian women, long-serving government workers, and long-term work permit holders with 10-20+ years of residence.

Validity10 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 USD
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Permit to Reside (Annual Permit)
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Permit to Reside (Annual Permit)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Annual residence permit for non-Bahamians who wish to live in the Bahamas without working, covering spouses of citizens, dependents of permit holders, independent economic residents, and seasonal residents.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually for duration of academic program)
ProcessingVaries
Cost3200 BSD
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Re-Entry Permit
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Re-Entry Permit

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.

ValiditySingle re-entry
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Replacement Permit Card
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Replacement Permit Card

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

ValidityMatches original permit validity
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 BSD
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Resident Belonger Permit
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Resident Belonger Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Three-year permit for persons with Bahamian heritage connections allowing the holder to reside and engage in gainful occupation in the Bahamas.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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Resident Spouse Permit
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Resident Spouse Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit allowing non-Bahamian spouses of Bahamian nationals to legally live and work in the Bahamas, valid while married and cohabiting for up to five years before permanent residence eligibility.

ValidityValid while married and cohabiting (up to 5 years)
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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Seaman's Visa
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Seaman's Visa

Visa issued to crew members of boats temporarily visiting the Bahamas for trade or employees of Bahamian-registered cruise ships.

ValidityVaries (Duration tied to vessel registration and employment contract)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Self-Sponsored Visitor Visa
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Self-Sponsored Visitor Visa

Visa issued to foreign nationals travelling to the Bahamas for the purpose of leisure, valid for up to 8 months.

ValidityUp to 1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost160 USD
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Short-Term Work Permit
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Short-Term Work Permit

Emergency work permit for non-Bahamians to work in the Bahamas for 1 to 90 days, intended as a one-time application for situations like aircraft repairs or corporate audits.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually. Holders can apply for permanent residency after sufficient tenure.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost1500 USD
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Student Permit (Permit to Reside - Student)
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Student Permit (Permit to Reside - Student)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for international students accepted to full-time study at a recognized Bahamian educational institution, with reduced fees after the first year.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually for duration of academic program)
ProcessingVaries
Cost3200 BSD
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Study Remotely Permit
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Study Remotely Permit

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

Validity1 year
Processing5 days
Cost25 USD
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TTP — Trusted Traveller Programme
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TTP — Trusted Traveller Programme

Validity14 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Validity24 hours
Processing7-10 business days
CostFree
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