🇧🇸 Bahamas · Ancestry
Citizenship by Descent — Father-Line Auto-Acquisition (Constitution Art. 3(2) / Born Abroad to Bahamian Father) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,179 |
| Minimum annual salary | €26,154 |
| Proof of savings | €43,590 |
| Minimum investment | €87,179 |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 1–1 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €186 |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,179.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Medical exam
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/citizenship/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.