# 🇧🇸 Bahamas — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Bahamas from VisaPassage.
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17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 240 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 240 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 240 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahamas eVisa Visitor (Single Entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $160 | — | 10 days |
| Bahamas Visa-Free Visitor Entry | Visa-free · typically eligible | 240 days | — | — | — |
| Bahamas eVisa Visitor (Multiple Entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $250 | — | 10 days |
| Bahamas eVisa Sponsored Visitor / Business Visit | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $160 | — | 10 days |

- **Bahamas eVisa Visitor (Single Entry)** — Key documents: eVisa application form, Valid passport, Digital photograph, Travel itinerary, Proof of financial means · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.bs
- **Bahamas Visa-Free Visitor Entry** — Key documents: Valid passport, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs
- **Bahamas eVisa Visitor (Multiple Entry)** — Key documents: eVisa application form, Valid passport, Digital photograph, Three previous Bahamas visas, Travel itinerary, Proof of financial means · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.bs
- **Bahamas eVisa Sponsored Visitor / Business Visit** — Key documents: eVisa application form, Valid passport, Digital photograph, Sponsor letter, Travel itinerary · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.bs

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahamas Permit to Reside - Student | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | $200 | — | — |
| Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) - Student | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | $500 | — | 5 days |

- **Bahamas Permit to Reside - Student** — Key documents: Application form, Medical certificate, Police certificate, School enrolment confirmation, Two passport photographs, Passport biographical page, Two character references, Proof of financial means · Rights: Study: Enrolment at a Bahamian school, college or university. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs
- **Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) - Student** — Key documents: BEATS online application, Valid passport, Student ID, Medical insurance, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Remote (online) study with an overseas college or university. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: bahamasbeats.com

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) - Remote Work | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | $1,000 | — | 5 days |
| Bahamas Annual Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | $200 | — | — |
| Bahamas Short Term Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | $200 | — | 7 days |

- **Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) - Remote Work** — Key documents: BEATS online application, Valid passport, Proof of employment, Medical insurance, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Remote work for an overseas employer or clients only; no local Bahamian employment. · Family: Dependants may be included at USD 500 each; a remote-working dependant pays the full USD 1,000 permit fee. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: bahamasbeats.com
- **Bahamas Annual Work Permit** — Key documents: First Schedule Form 1, Letter of request, Medical certificate, Police certificate, Two passport photographs, Passport copies, Labour Certificate with Notification of Vacancy, Employer documents · Rights: Work: Authorises work only for the sponsoring employer and the position specified. · Residency after 20 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs
- **Bahamas Short Term Work Permit** — Key documents: Short-Term Work Permit application form, Passport copy, Two passport photographs, Employer business documents, NIB card or certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises short-term work for the named employer for up to 90 days. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Economic Permanent Residency | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Bahamas Home Owner's Residence Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $500 | — | — |
| Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence (Investment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $20,000 | — | — |
| Annual Residence Permit (Independent Economic Resident) | Available | — | — | — | — |

- **Economic Permanent Residency** — Permanent residence for a minimum BSD 1,000,000 investment (raised from BSD 750,000 on 1 January 2025) in real estate or Central Bank zero-coupon bonds held 10 years; accepts both property and non-property routes (overlaps residence_by_property). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com
- **Bahamas Home Owner's Residence Card** — Key documents: Application form, Letter of request, Registered deed of conveyance, International Landholding Certificate, Real Property Tax proof, Primary residence proof, Medical certificate, Police certificate (+1 more) · Rights: Residency after 1 year · Family: Facilitates entry and stay for the owner and immediate family. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs
- **Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence (Investment)** — Key documents: First Schedule application form, Proof of investment, Medical certificate, Police certificate, Passport copies, Civil-status certificates, Character references, Financial documentation · Rights: Study: Permanent residents may study in The Bahamas. · Residency: This is permanent residence itself, issued for life unless revoked; a recognised stepping stone toward citizenship. · Family: Spouse and dependent children may be endorsed on the certificate; child of a PR holder fee USD 3,000. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs
- **Annual Residence Permit (Independent Economic Resident)** — Persons of independent means who can show a bank reference verifying economic worth may obtain a renewable one-year residence permit (B$1,000/year for head of household) without the right to work locally. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: bahamashclondon.net

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahamas Resident Spouse Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| Bahamas Permit to Reside - Dependant | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | $200 | — | — |

- **Bahamas Resident Spouse Permit** — Key documents: First Schedule Form 1A, Letter of request, Marriage certificate, Spouse's birth certificate, Medical certificate, Police certificate, Two passport photographs, Passport copies · Rights: Work: Permit allows the spouse to live and work in The Bahamas while residing with the Bahamian spouse. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Permit is for the non-Bahamian spouse; children may apply for dependant residence. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs
- **Bahamas Permit to Reside - Dependant** — Key documents: Application form, Proof of relationship, Principal's immigration status, Medical certificate, Police certificate, Two passport photographs, Passport biographical page · Rights: Study: A dependent child may attend school in The Bahamas. · Family: Category covers the spouse and children under 18 of the principal resident. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahamas Annual Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| Bahamas Permanent Residence (Non-Investment Categories) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $15,000 | — | — |

- **Bahamas Annual Residence Permit** — Key documents: Application form, Letter of request, Medical certificate, Police certificate, Two passport photographs, Passport biographical page, Two character references, Proof of financial means · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 1 year · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs
- **Bahamas Permanent Residence (Non-Investment Categories)** — Key documents: First Schedule application form, Category-specific evidence, Medical certificate, Police certificate, Passport copies, Civil-status certificates, Character references, Proof of immigration status · Rights: Study: Permanent residents may study in The Bahamas. · Residency: This is permanent residence itself, issued for life unless revoked; a recognised stepping stone toward citizenship. · Family: Spouse and children may be included; widowed spouse and child of PR holder fee USD 3,000 each. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.bs

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