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Immigration & Residency

Permanent Residence

Apply for permanent residence in The Bahamas.

Department of ImmigrationVerified against an official source · Checked 07/09/2026
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What you need

Requirements & eligibility

Eligibility depends on category such as spouse, investor, homeowner, long-term resident or other statutory basis.

Birth and civil-status certificates

Birth certificate, marriage certificate if applicable, and spouse birth certificate are listed in the economic permanent-residence form.

Required
Police and medical certificates

Recent police and medical certificates are required.

Required
Passport photographs

Two passport-size photographs are listed.

Required
Character references

Two written character references are listed.

Required
Financial references

Financial references verifying economic worth, including cash and property owned, are listed for the economic category.

Required
Notarized application

The application form states that it must be notarized by a lawyer or Justice of the Peace.

Required
At a glance

Service details

Fees
See Department of Immigration fee schedule
Processing
Varies by application and category
Online
Not confirmed
In person
Available