Bahamas
All Visa Pathways(23 visas)
BahamasAnnual Homeowner's Residence Card
Annual residency card for non-Bahamian homeowners and their immediate family, renewable each year for stays of up to one year.
BahamasAnnual Work Permit (Work Visa)
Permit for non-Bahamian nationals to work and live in the Bahamas for periods greater than 90 days, renewable annually with employer sponsorship.
BahamasBEATS — 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.
BahamasDiplomat Identification Card
Identification card issued by the Department of Immigration for accredited foreign diplomats and their dependents stationed in the Bahamas.
BahamasEconomic Permanent Residence (EPR)
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.
BahamasForm IV(A) — Permanent Residence for Spouse of Bahamian
Lifetime permanent residence and work authorization for foreign spouses of Bahamian citizens married and cohabiting for at least five years.
BahamasForm 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.
BahamasGovernment Contract Worker Permit
Permit for non-Bahamian nationals directly employed by the Bahamas government on contract to work within various ministries.
BahamasHome 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.
BahamasOfficial and Diplomatic Visa
Visa for diplomats, government officials, and international organization representatives travelling to the Bahamas for official duties or diplomatic missions.
BahamasPermanent Residence Certificate
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.
BahamasPermit to Reside (Annual Permit)
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.
BahamasRe-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.
BahamasReplacement 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).
BahamasResident Belonger Permit
Three-year permit for persons with Bahamian heritage connections allowing the holder to reside and engage in gainful occupation in the Bahamas.
BahamasResident Spouse Permit
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 qualification.
BahamasSeaman's Visa
Visa issued to crew members of boats temporarily visiting the Bahamas for trade or employees of Bahamian-registered cruise ships.
BahamasSelf-Sponsored Visitor Visa
Visa issued to foreign nationals travelling to the Bahamas for the purpose of leisure, valid for up to 8 months.
BahamasShort-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.
BahamasStudent Permit (Permit to Reside - Student)
Residence permit for international students accepted to full-time study at a recognized Bahamian educational institution, with reduced fees after the first year.
BahamasStudy Remotely Permit
One-year remote-study permit under the Bahamas BEATS program for international students attending accredited foreign schools online from the islands.
BahamasTTP — Trusted Traveller Programme
Short-term business entry for senior executives and professionals visiting the Bahamas for under 14 days without a standard work permit.
BahamasTransit Visa
24-hour transit document for travelers passing through Bahamian ports of entry en route to a third country, requiring proof of onward travel.