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The Bahamas is an independent Commonwealth nation in the western Atlantic Ocean, made up of around 700 islands and 2,400 cays scattered across clear, turquoise waters. For globally mobile investors and families, the combination of strategic location, mature service industries, and a growing focus on green and resilient development positions The Bahamas as an attractive base for residence, wealth planning, and regional business activity.
The Economic Permanent Residence pathway allows applicants and their families to obtain lifetime permanent residence in The Bahamas by making a qualifying investment in real estate or zero-coupon bonds issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas.
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Minimum investment of USD 1 million
The right to reside permanently in The Bahamas, with simplified immigration procedures for entry and re-entry
The Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence offers a pathway that enables applicants and their families to secure lifetime permanent residence by making a qualifying investment. Investors may choose between approved real estate acquisitions or zero-coupon bonds issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas. This provides flexible and secure options that can be aligned with individual financial and lifestyle objectives. Through this pathway, investors gain long-term security, the right to reside in one of the Caribbean’s most desirable jurisdictions, and the opportunity to enjoy The Bahamas’ exceptional quality of life year after year.
To obtain permanent residence in The Bahamas, applicants must:
The Economic Permanent Residence application is prepared and filed with the Department of Immigration together with all required supporting documents, proof of a qualifying USD 1 million investment, and government fees. Following the authorities’ due-diligence checks and approval, the Certificate of Permanent Residence (and any applicable family endorsements) is issued, granting permanent residence in The Bahamas.
The Bahamas Permanent Economic Residence pathway allows applicants and their families to secure lifetime permanent residence by making a qualifying investment in approved real estate or zero-coupon bonds issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas. The investment must be held for a minimum period of 10 years.
The benefits include lifetime permanent residence in a stable, English-speaking, common-law country with a high-income, services-based economy; an exceptional island lifestyle; a tax-neutral regime with no personal income, capital gains, or inheritance taxes; simplified immigration formalities; and the possibility to apply for citizenship after 10 years of permanent residence.
The minimum investment is USD 1 million in approved Bahamian real estate or Central Bank Zero Coupon Bonds, which must be held for at least 10 years.
Processing times for residence by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children can be included so that the whole family shares the same permanent residence status.
There are no minimum stay or physical presence requirements to maintain permanent residence status in The Bahamas.
Applicants must provide police clearance certificates, a recent medical certificate confirming good health, and proof of the qualifying investment, along with other standard supporting documents.
After submitting the required documents, passing all due diligence checks, and making the qualifying investment, the application is reviewed by the government. Once approved, lifetime permanent residence is granted.
Should you have any questions, or if you would like a detailed breakdown of the exact costs for your family, kindly contact us and we will be delighted to help you.
