Bahamas Temporary Residency Program
Annual Permit to Reside in The Bahamas, for living rather than working.
- Official Permit to Reside (Annual Permit) for living in The Bahamas other than working
- Issued for each year or part thereof; renewable through a separate official renewal filing
- The Bahamas does not levy personal income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax on individuals
- Spouse and children under 18 may apply as accompanying dependants on their own Permit to Reside
Have more questions? Write to hello@4corporate.com and we will be happy to assist.
Residency
Why Bahamas
The Bahamas Department of Immigration issues a Permit to Reside, commonly known as an Annual Permit, to non-Bahamian nationals who wish to live in The Bahamas for any purpose other than working. The 4Corporate fee is USD 5,000 for each year of residency on the visa. Applicants submit a financial-institution reference stating a figure range, or a CPA statement; no minimum investment is published. Property ownership is optional. This route does not authorise gainful occupation. First-instance applicants should not be in The Bahamas while the application is processed. Economic Permanent Residence is a separate 4Corporate landing.
Residency in Bahamas
The Bahamas Department of Immigration issues a Permit to Reside, commonly known as an Annual Permit, to non-Bahamian nationals who wish to live in The Bahamas for any purpose other than working. The 4Corporate fee is USD 5,000 for each year of residency on the visa. Applicants submit a financial-institution reference stating a figure range, or a CPA statement; no minimum investment is published. Property ownership is optional. This route does not authorise gainful occupation. First-instance applicants should not be in The Bahamas while the application is processed. Economic Permanent Residence is a separate 4Corporate landing.
How 4Corporate supports you
4Corporate reviews eligibility, prepares documentation, coordinates filing with licensed local counsel, and supports post-approval setup. A confidential consultation is the usual next step.
Eligibility
Who this is for
- Non-Bahamian who wishes to live in The Bahamas for a purpose other than working
- The official page lists students (school, college, or university) and dependants of a person legally authorised to reside (spouse, or children under 18)
- Independent adult applicants submit a financial-institution reference stating a figure range, or a CPA statement; no minimum investment is published
- Police certificate (age 14+), medical certificate, character references, and First Schedule Form 1 as listed by the Department of Immigration
The engagement
What is included
- Initial eligibility assessment and strategy
- Document checklist, review, and apostille coordination
- Application filing with the relevant authority
- Liaison with licensed local agents and due-diligence providers
- Post-approval onboarding (banking, tax registration where applicable)
Get started
Ready to proceed?
Contact us to start this programme, or write if you have a question.
Have more questions? Write to hello@4corporate.com and we will be happy to assist.