The Immigration Law of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas considers applications for a residence permit (for a year) or permanent residence for persons who have acquired property in the Bahamas on a priority basis the amount of more than 250 000 US dollars, or invested in the economy of the islands. Investment requirements start at $ 150,000.

If your plans include settling in the islands, but without buying a property, you can get a residence permit for a year (with renewal) under local immigration law if you have a paid contract for rental housing in the Bahamas. Or be the owner of a company registered in the islands

The cost of obtaining a residence permit is $ 1000 for the applicant and $ 25 for the other members of his family . To do this, you must fill out the immigration form and notarize, provide a copy of the lease agreement housing (for example) and pay a fee of $ 25 for processing documents . Also two photographs of the applicant, a birth certificate, a marriage certificate for married applicants, a medical certificate issued no earlier than 30 days and a certificate from the internal affairs bodies issued not earlier than 6 months before the application was filed .