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BahamasFamilyLast checked October 17, 2026

Resident Spouse Permit

Non-Bahamians married to Bahamian citizens for less than five years can apply for a Resident Spouse Permit. It lets them live and work in The Bahamas. After five years of marriage, the spouse may apply for an extension, permanent residence or citizenship instead.

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Life in Bahamas

Money

3

Currency

Bahamian Dollar

BSD

Bahamian Dollar

Cost of living

109

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

No income tax

VAT 10%

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Foreign spouses of Bahamian citizens who live with their spouse.

Eligibility

  • Marriage

    Married to a Bahamian citizen for less than five years at the time of application, and living together.

  • Outside the country

    First-time applicants should not be in The Bahamas while the application is processed.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistLetter of request to the Director of Immigration
  • FeesProcessing fee
  • Steps to applyGather Form 1A and the documents (apostilled/authenticated and translated as nee

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  • 11 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 3 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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