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Spousal Permit

Apply for permission to reside/work based on marriage to a Bahamian or qualifying resident.

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

Requirements & eligibility

Marriage certificate, identity, police/medical and sponsor-status evidence may be required.

Resident spouse application

Resident spouse applications are governed by the Immigration Act/Regulations and Department checklists.

Required
Civil-status evidence

Birth and marriage documentation, and evidence of the Bahamian spouse’s citizenship/status, may be required depending on the application.

Required
Police/medical evidence

Department checklists commonly require current police and medical certificates for resident-spouse permit processing or extensions.

Required
At a glance

Service details

Fees
See official fee schedule
Processing
Varies by application
Online
Not confirmed
In person
Available