Bahamas: BEATS (Digital Nomad Visa)
Explore the 700 islands of the Bahamas through the BEATS program, which suits remote workers and offers educational opportunities for remote students from any university worldwide.
Benefits
- Fast, online application
- 0% tax
- Bring family
- No minimum income listed
- Renewable for up to 3 years
- Open to remote students
Introduction
Bahamas BEATS is one of the Caribbean’s most accessible Digital Nomad Visa programs, as it is open to self-employed people, remote workers (with no minimum income requirement), and remote students. Remote students have access to additional resources through the University of the Bahamas, such as a 3-credit Bahamian Cultural Experience Course, library, technology access, and student activities (estimated additional cost: $1,785).
Pink sand beaches, crystal clear water, succulent conch and local food festivals, and even the exuberant swimming pigs in Exuma captivate visitors to the Bahamas. This tropical paradise is a convenient time zone for American remote workers and offers direct flights to the U.S.A. and U.K.
Internet Speed
Fixed broadband: 58.38 Mbps download/24.09 Mbps upload
Mobile: 33.27 Mbps download/11.07 Mbps upload
Cost of living
No. 9 globally
Requirements
Remote workers or remote students qualify
Fees
- $1,025 per adult
- $525 for dependents and students
Application Process
It takes 5 days to process.
Citizens of the U.S.A., Canada, E.U., or the U.K. do not need other documentation to travel to the Bahamas. Citizens of other nations might need an additional travel permit.
If both members of a married couple plan to work in the Bahamas, they must each fill out a separate application. However, only 1 parent in a married couple needs to include any children on their application.
Documents Required
- Passport
- Proof of medical insurance
- Proof of remote work or self-employment, such as a letter from an employer
- Proof of enrollment in remote university and funds to cover living expenses (can include parents’ funds)
Other documents may be required.