Bahamas:Permanent Residency (Investment Visa)

Financially independent people and investors can move to the Bahamas permanently by buying a home there, with a path to citizenship.

Benefits

Bring family
Path to citizenship
Permanent residency with indefinite validity
Tropical weather
Beautiful beaches
Convenient travel and time zone to U.S.A.

Introduction

Making a major investment in the Bahamas, such as a large real estate purchase, allows you to apply for immediate permanent residence.

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

Applicant should be financially independent or own a home in the Bahamas

Investing $750,000+ million in real estate gets expedited consideration.

Fees

$200 application fee and $15,000 fee upon acceptance
Additional fees for spouse and dependents

Application Process

Apply in the Bahamas at the Department of Immigration.

Documents Required

Completed and notarized immigration form with a $10 Bahamian postage stamp
Passport and copy of the bio-data page
2 identical color passport photos (applicant’s name printed on the back)
Police clearance for every country where applicant has lived in the past 5 years (completed in the past 6 months)
Original fingerprint card
Original birth certificate
Original medical certificate (completed in the past 30 days)
2 character references written by Bahamian citizens who have known the applicant for at least 5 years
Parents’ birth certificate
Parents’ marriage certificate
Depending on circumstances, a marriage certificate, spouse’s death certificate, or divorce decree
Detailed financial statements and record of applicant’s net worth
Record of property purchased in the Bahamas, if required

Documents should be submitted in English or with a certified translation affixed with a $10 Bahamian postage stamp.