Residency
Bahamas — Residency: Citizenship
The Bahamas offers citizenship by investment for legal permanent residents who have had the legal status for 10 years and have resided in The Bahamas for a minimum of 6 years preceding the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceCitizenship - Bahamas Immigration DepartmentLast reviewed: 2026-09-08
Key facts
- Citizenship by investment is available for legal permanent residents of The Bahamas who meet specific residency requirements.
Steps
- Step 1: Residency Requirements — Unknown requirements. Requires research into individual circumstances.
- Step 2: Apply for Citizenship — Application process and requirements unknown due to lack of public information.
Costs
- Application Fee: Varies, unclear
Timelines
- Processing Time: Unknown
Required documents
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Police Certificate of Character
- Medical Certificate
Common mistakes
- Assuming residency requirements are the same for all foreign nationals.
- Not researching individual circumstances and local laws.