Bahamas (BS)
An English-speaking Caribbean archipelago close to Florida, known for high-end tourism, no personal income tax, strong financial services, second-home communities, turquoise water and very high island living costs.
Visa & Immigration
Entry and residence options for Bahamas.
✈️ Visa-Free Access
Many nationalities can visit without a visa, commonly for up to 3 months; others need an eVisa or consular visa. Always verify with Bahamas Immigration before travel.
Immigration categories are strict. Keep expiry dates, police certificates, medicals and property documents current, and avoid working locally without an approved permit.
Visitor stay
Tourism, family visits, second-home checks and short non-work stays.
On arrival for visa-exempt nationals or pre-entry for visa-required nationals
- ✓Passport
- ✓Return/onward ticket
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Funds
- ✓Visa if required
Short-Term Work Permit/Visa
Non-Bahamians working up to 90 days.
Several days to weeks
- ✓Employer request
- ✓Passport
- ✓Police/medical where required
- ✓Role details
- ✓Fees
Long-Term Work Permit
Employment longer than 90 days where a Bahamian is not available for the role.
Weeks to months
- ✓Employer sponsorship
- ✓Labour evidence
- ✓Passport
- ✓Police certificate
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Qualifications
Annual Residence Permit
Non-Bahamians seeking to reside without working locally, often homeowners or dependants.
Weeks to months
- ✓Application
- ✓Passport
- ✓Police certificate
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Proof of funds or property
- ✓Photos
Homeowner's Resident Card
Non-Bahamians owning residential property in The Bahamas.
Weeks to months
- ✓Proof of ownership
- ✓Real property tax assessment number
- ✓Passport
- ✓Photos
- ✓Good standing evidence
Economic Permanent Residence
Major investors meeting qualifying investment rules, with 2025 amendments raising the qualifying investment to about BSD 1,000,000 and requiring a 10-year hold.
Often 6-18 months; higher investments may receive accelerated consideration
- ✓Qualifying real estate or approved investment proof
- ✓Police certificate
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Real property tax assessment number if real estate
- ✓Source of funds
- ✓Interview
Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay
Digital NomadRemote workers and remote students working/studying for non-Bahamian employers or institutions.
Advertised 5 business days
- ✓Passport data page
- ✓Medical insurance card
- ✓Proof of employment for remote workers
- ✓Student ID for remote students
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