Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: The Bahamas Investor/Business Visa facilitates residency for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs through significant investment in real estate or a job-creating business. It grants an Annual Residence Permit, with a clear pathway to Permanent Residency.
Eligibility: Applicants must make a substantial investment (e.g., US$250k+ in real estate or a job-creating business), demonstrate financial self-sufficiency, and possess a clean criminal record. For Permanent Residency, higher thresholds apply.
Processing Time: ~120 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/home/forms/department%20of%20immigration/
Summary: The Bahamas Investor Visa offers residency via significant real estate or business investment (min. US$250k). Purpose is to attract capital and talent, leading to an Annual Residence Permit and potential Permanent Residency.