Bahamas•North AmericaStudy Remotely Permit
At a Glance
5 days
USD $525
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
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.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Requirements
PUBLISHED 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.
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