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Bahamas Permit to Reside - Dependent

13 facts quoted from the official source

Non-work residence permission for the dependent spouse or minor child of a person lawfully based in The Bahamas.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Dependency RequiredThe applicant qualifies through dependency on the principal or sponsor.
  • Family BasisEligibility includes a dependent spouse or child under eighteen.
  • Good Character RequiredA recent police certificate covering five years is required from age 14.
  • Good Health RequiredA medical certificate issued within 30 days is required.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsDependent spouse or child under the age of eighteen.
  • Resources RequiredFinancial reference and sponsor support evidence are required.
  • Sponsor ConditionsDependent applications must be supported and linked to the associated principal application.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA signed, readable passport copy with at least two months validity is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryApplicants may qualify as a dependent spouse or child under the age of eighteen.
  • Official source basisApplicants may qualify as a dependent spouse or child under the age of eighteen.
  • Report summaryApplicants may qualify as a dependent spouse or child under the age of eighteen.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Principal Fee AmountA non-refundable processing fee of $200 is required.checked 2026-07-26
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing Time Days MaxPublished turnaround time is eight to twelve weeks.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bahamas?
The official source states: Non-work residence permission for the dependent spouse or minor child of a person lawfully based in The Bahamas.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.bs page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.bsLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Bahamas government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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