Short Term Work Permit (1–90 days) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Who is eligible

Costs

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months.

Documents

• Letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration
• Duly completed Short-Term Work Permit Application Form (for 1–30 days)
• Two current passport photographs on white background (2 x 2 inches)
• Copy of biographical data page of applicant’s current passport (signed, readable, at least two months' validity)
• Copy of VALID business license, Certificate of Incumbency, or Certificate of Incorporation of Employer
• Copy of Employee/Employer’s NIB Card/Certificate
• Duly completed First Schedule Form 1 Application with $10 Bahamian postage stamp (for 31–90 days)
• Applicant’s original police certificate (issued not earlier than six months, must cover 5 years of residence, required of applicants age 14+)
• Applicant’s original medical certificate (dated not earlier than 30 days before application)
• Certified translations in English for each foreign document (with $10 postage stamp affixed)

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.gov.bs/residence/short-term-work-permit/.