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The Permit to Reside covers a non-Bahamian who is attending school, college or university in The Bahamas.
Eligibility: Any non-Bahamian who is: Attending school, college or university; or
A letter confirming the applicant's enrolment in a school in The Bahamas is required, and children who are home schooled must be registered with the Ministry of Education with proof provided.
Additional Documents Required For Children: Letter confirming applicant’s enrollment in a school in The Bahamas
Children who are being home schooled MUST be registered with the Ministry of Education and proof of such must be provided.
Adult and independent applicants must provide a reference from their financial institution stating a figure range and/or a statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant, and every applicant must provide an original medical certificate dated no earlier than 30 days before submission and complete the Annual Permit Questionnaire. Applicants aged 14 and older must also provide an original police certificate issued no earlier than six months and covering five years of residence.
Reference from applicant’s financial institution (s) stating a figure range and/or statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant (adults/independent applicants)
Applicant’s original medical certificate (dated no earlier than 30 days of the application being submitted. This required for each applicant)
Complete the Annual Permit Questionnaire
Applicant’s original police certificate issued not earlier than six (6) months and must cover five years of residence; required for applicants age of 14 and older
The Permit to Reside is the authorisation for non-Bahamians who wish to live in The Bahamas for any purpose other than working, so it carries no work right. Accompanying dependants must themselves apply for a Permit to Reside.
Non-Bahamian nationals who are desirous of living for any purpose other than working in the Bahamas, must seek authorization from the Department of Immigration. This comes in the form of a Permit to Reside, also commonly known as an Annual Permit.
Accompanying Dependents must apply for a Permit to Reside
The Permit to Reside is also commonly known as an Annual Permit. The official source does not state how long the status lasts, how it is renewed, or any post-study work or residence possibility.
Non-Bahamian nationals who are desirous of living for any purpose other than working in the Bahamas, must seek authorization from the Department of Immigration. This comes in the form of a Permit to Reside, also commonly known as an Annual Permit.
Turn-around time: Once the actual application has been accurately and completely submitted, applicant should contact the Consultation Unit at 604-0241 within an 8 to 12 week period for an update of the process of the application.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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