BahamasFamily
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The route is open to a dependent of someone who is legally authorised to reside in The Bahamas, whether that person is Bahamian or non-Bahamian; dependants may be spouses or children under the age of 18.
Eligibility: Any non-Bahamian who is:
Dependent of someone who is legally authorized to reside in The Bahamas, Bahamian or non-Bahamian. (Dependents may be spouses, or children under the age of 18)
The sponsor is the person the applicant is dependent on, who must be legally authorised to reside in The Bahamas and may be Bahamian or non-Bahamian. A copy of the sponsor's passport biographical data page is required, and a child not accompanied by their parents needs a court document granting custody or guardianship to the sponsor.
Dependent of someone who is legally authorized to reside in The Bahamas, Bahamian or non-Bahamian. (Dependents may be spouses, or children under the age of 18)
Copy of biographical page of passport for sponsor (must be signed and readable with minimum two (2) months validity)
Legal Court document granting custody or guardianship of applicant to sponsor (for children not accompanied by their parents)
The relationship is proved with a certified copy of the applicant's marriage certificate and a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate showing the parents' names, both where applicable. For children not accompanied by their parents, a court document granting custody or guardianship to the sponsor and certified copies of the parents' birth certificates are required, and where a child is not accompanied by both parents the accompanying parent or guardian must provide evidence of legal custody.
Certified copy of marriage certificate of applicant (if applicable)
Certified copy of birth certificate of applicant showing parents’ names (if applicable)
Legal Court document granting custody or guardianship of applicant to sponsor (for children not accompanied by their parents)
Certified copy of parents birth certificates (for children not accompanied by their parents)
If children are not accompanied by both parents, evidence of legal custody of applicant is required from the accompanying parent/guardian
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 must complete the Annual Permit Questionnaire. Each applicant must also provide an original medical certificate dated no earlier than 30 days before submission. The official source does not state a minimum amount of funds, an accommodation requirement or a health-insurance requirement.
Reference from applicant’s financial institution (s) stating a figure range and/or statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant (adults/independent applicants)
Complete the Annual Permit Questionnaire
Applicant’s original medical certificate (dated no earlier than 30 days of the application being submitted. This required for each applicant)
The Permit to Reside authorises a non-Bahamian to live in The Bahamas for any purpose other than working and is commonly known as an Annual Permit; every accompanying dependant must apply for one. After a complete submission the applicant is told to contact the Consultation Unit within 8 to 12 weeks for an update. The official source does not state the exact period of the permit or any route from it to permanent residence or citizenship.
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
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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