Bahamas Golden Visa

The Bahamas is an established international financial centre and Caribbean destination located close to the United States. Its stable legal system, attractive tax environment and high-end property market appeal to investors seeking long-term residence and lifestyle benefits.

Bahamas Golden Visa

The Bahamas does not operate a conventional Golden Visa. However, its Economic Permanent Residence route allows qualifying investors to obtain permanent residence through a substantial investment in real estate or government-backed securities. For investors seeking a lower-cost residence-by-investment option within the wider region, Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa may offer a suitable alternative.

Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence

The Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence program allows qualifying foreign investors to apply for permanent residence through an investment of at least US$1 million in real estate, Central Bank zero-coupon bonds or a combination of the two. The qualifying investment must be held for at least ten years. Approval remains subject to immigration checks and government discretion.

Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence Key Details

• Minimum investment of B$1 million (US$1 million)
• Bahamian real estate or qualifying zero-coupon bonds
• Minimum investment holding period of ten years
• Permanent residence rather than direct citizenship

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Bahamas Citizenship by Investment

The Bahamas does not offer citizenship by investment. Citizenship may instead be acquired through birth, descent, registration or naturalisation. Naturalisation requires substantial residence and remains a separate, discretionary process. Economic Permanent Residence does not guarantee citizenship or a Bahamian passport.

Alternative Caribbean and Central American Investment Programs

With a US$1 million minimum investment and no direct citizenship, the Bahamas route is considerably more expensive than several regional alternatives. Investors seeking a lower investment threshold can consider:

Panama Qualified Investor Visa: Permanent residence through qualifying property investment from US$300,000.

St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment: Direct citizenship from US$250,000, with passport access to 191 destinations.

Grenada Citizenship by Investment: Direct citizenship from US$235,000, with access to 179 destinations and potential eligibility for the US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa.

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Bahamas Passport Strength and Ranking

The Bahamas passport ranks 36th out of 199 passports in the La Vida Passport Value Index. It provides access to 167 of the world’s 227 destinations, including 129 fully visa-free, 31 with visa on arrival, two with an eTA and five with an eVisa. This reach covers 90.6% of global GDP and 87.3% of the worldwide visitor market.

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