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Bahamian Home Owner Resident Permit
An annual residence card for non-Bahamians who own a habitable home in The Bahamas, easing entry for the owner and their family.
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The card is described as renewable annually but a fixed validity length and any minimum property value are not stated on the official page and are unverified.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Bahamas government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Home Owner Resident Permit (Home Owners Card)
- Route type
- Homeowner residence
- Legal basis
- International Persons Land Holding Act, Chapter 140
- Covers
- Owner, spouse and minor children
- Processing fee
- US$200 non-refundable processing fee
Who it is for
- Non-Bahamians who own a habitable residence in The Bahamas
- Owners who also hold a primary residence in their country of origin
- Their spouse and minor children
Requirements
- Completed application form (notarised) with US$10 postage stamp and letter of request to the Director
- Registered deed of the Bahamian property and International Landholding Certificate
- Proof of current Real Property Tax payment
- Proof of a primary residence outside The Bahamas (mortgage, insurance or tax documents)
- Medical certificate dated within 30 days and police certificate (applicants 14+)
- Two passport photographs and valid passport biographical page copy
- Marriage/birth certificates and Certificate of Incumbency where applicable
What you can do
- Enter and remain in The Bahamas for the validity of the card, with spouse and minor children
- Renewable annually
- Does not confer the right to work
How to apply
- Submit the application and documents to the Director of Immigration, P.O. Box N-831, Nassau
- Pay the US$200 non-refundable processing fee
- First-instance applicants should not be in the country during processing
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.