Bahamian visa resources
Bahamas Immigration Fees
The processing fees and stamp charges published by the Department of Immigration, and where fee figures are not yet published.
Important
Most Department of Immigration permit applications - work permits, the Permit to Reside, Resident Spouse and Resident Belonger permits, the Home Owner Resident Permit and permanent residence - carry a non-refundable processing fee of US$200, payable by credit or debit card, postal money order or bank certified cheque. Application forms usually require a US$10 Bahamian postage stamp.
Work permit charges beyond the processing fee are set on a graduated fee scale based on the category of employment; those scale amounts are not published on the pages reviewed. The Short Term Work Permit charges a US$200 processing fee for 1-30 day permits, while 31-90 day permits are lodged on a notarised Form 1 bearing the US$10 postage stamp.
The BEATS remote-work programme charges its own permit and application fees, and visitor visa fees are set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; both should be confirmed against the current official sources before relying on any figure.
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Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.