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Trusted Traveller Programme

BahamasShort stays and visits

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

The Trusted Traveller Programme is an exemption from the Work Permit requirement rather than an entry visa: it allows eligible senior business visitors to come to The Bahamas for a period under fourteen days without a Work Permit, provided they are not engaging in any gainful employment. Everyone outside the listed categories must pay a Work Permit fee unless the Minister responsible for Immigration determines otherwise. The official source does not state whether a Bahamian visa or other advance entry authorisation is still required.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not say whether a Bahamian visa or any other advance entry authorisation is still required, and gives no nationality list.
  • The page does not say whether approval must be obtained before travel or can be sought on arrival.
  • Page introduction
    The new Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) allows persons to visit The Bahamas for a period under fourteen (14) days without requiring a Work Permit , provided they are not engaging in any gainful employment.
  • Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP)
    All persons not falling within the categories listed above must pay a Work Permit fee, unless otherwise determined by the Minister responsible for Immigration.

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

The programme covers visits for purposes such as attending business meetings, conducting research and other professional or academic studies, by individuals holding a senior management position in a company or organisation operating in The Bahamas or its affiliates. It also covers individuals visiting to showcase at events such as trade shows, conferences, seminars or summits, but not persons visiting as organisers of such events for profit, who must obtain a Work Permit.

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  • Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP)
    The Trusted Traveller Programme applies to individuals visiting The Bahamas for purposes such as attending business meetings, conducting research, and other professional or academic studies. Eligible individuals must hold a senior management position in a company or organization operating in The Bahamas or its affiliates. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP)
    The programme also applies to individuals visiting to showcase at events, such as trade shows, conferences, seminars, or summits. This does not include persons visiting as organizers of such events for profit. Those individuals are required to obtain a Work Permit.

What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

The programme covers a period under fourteen (14) days without requiring a Work Permit. The official source does not state how long an approval remains valid or how many entries it allows.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not say how long a Trusted Traveller approval remains valid or how many entries it allows.
  • The page states no rolling-period rule and no limit on repeat visits.
  • The page does not say what happens if the visit runs to fourteen days or longer.
  • Page introduction
    The new Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) allows persons to visit The Bahamas for a period under fourteen (14) days without requiring a Work Permit , provided they are not engaging in any gainful employment.

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

The application requires a letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration including an email address, the applicant's permanent address and a telephone contact, a $200.00 non-refundable processing fee, a copy of the passport biographical page and passport size photos. The official source does not state any funds, accommodation, insurance or onward-travel requirement or a passport validity period.

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Limits of the record
  • These are application documents; the page does not say what evidence a Trusted Traveller must present at the border.
  • The page states no requirement for funds, accommodation, insurance or onward travel, and sets no passport validity period.
  • The page does not say whether evidence of the senior management position is required.
  • Trusted Traveller Programme Requirements:
    Trusted Traveller Programme Requirements: Letter of Request addressed to the Director of Immigration ( must include an email address, applicant’s permanent address and telephone contact )
  • Trusted Traveller Programme Requirements:
    $200.00 non-refundable processing fee ( payable by credit/debit card, postal money order or bank certified cheque ) Copy of Passport Biographical Page Passport Size Photos

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

Application is made by letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration with a $200.00 non-refundable processing fee, using the Trusted Traveller application form available from the official page. The official source does not state whether Trusted Traveller status can be extended or changed.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not say whether Trusted Traveller status can be extended, renewed or converted into another permission.
  • The page states no processing time and no deadline for applying before travel.
  • The page does not say where the completed application must be submitted.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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