Permanent Residency in the Bahamas

ALBERTO ROVERE, DIRECTOR (BANKING SERVICES)

We are now offering a Permanent Residency in The Bahamas.

In order to qualify to apply for Economic Permanent Residence, the individual must be 18 years or older and own a residence or make an investment of such a kind so prescribed, in The Bahamas or a combination thereof that exceeds the current threshold of US $750,000. Check out some facts and details below entailing Permanent Residency and Annual Residency in the Bahamas.

Permanent Residence:

A Permanent Residence Permit allows non-Bahamians to reside permanently in The Bahamas. This route is ideal for individuals looking to buy property, open a business or retire in The Bahamas.

Application Requirements:

• Government application forms
• A copy of the bio-data page of the applicant’s passport
• Two passport-sized identical colour photographs of the applicant
• An original police certificate
• Certified copy of birth certificate
• An original medical certificate dated not more than thirty days prior to the submission of the application
• Two original character references, written by persons known to the applicant for at least five years
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Certified copy of spouse’s birth certificate (if applicable)
• Certified copy of child’s birth certificate (if applicable)
• Financial reference(s) verifying economic worth including cash and property owned and citing a figure range
• Purchase a residence for BSD $750,000.00 or more

Timing: 2 months

Required stay:  zero

 

 

Annual Residence:

An Annual Residence Permit allows non-Bahamians wishing to reside in The Bahamas to do so on an annual basis. The option to apply for annual residency status is available to spouses or dependents.

Application Requirements:

• Government application forms
• A copy of the bio-data page of the applicant’s passport
• Two passport-sized identical colour photographs
• A police certificate
• A medical certificate
• Two written character references
• Marriage certificate (married persons)
• Spouse’s death certificate (widowed persons)
• Divorce decree (divorcees)
• Financial reference(s) verifying economic worth including cash and property owned and citing a figure range
• Rent a residence in the Bahamas

Please note:

• The approval of Residency is at the discretion of the Immigration Authorities. Additional costs apply for dependents and family members and vary with the age of a person.
• All documents issued from countries outside The Bahamas must be properly verified (by apostille or Legalization)
• Certified translations in English are required for each foreign document submitted
• Translations must be prepared by someone proficient in the relevant foreign language

If you are interested in permanent residency check out our Permanent Residency The Bahamas page for more details!

How do I begin the process and get a bespoke quote for myself and my family?

If you’d like to speak to us, please either send us a webchat (click the icon bottom right of this page), email or book in for a video consultation easily in our partner calendar. We find video conferencing to be the most efficient use of your time to ascertain the best program for you and your family. We encourage you to take advantage of it since your first consultation is free of charge.