🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇸 Bahamas
Visa Name
Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Suspended
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
36 months
Application Fee
$25
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Not required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Dependent Fee
$25
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
3–5 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
No
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Program suspended since early 2022 with no announced reopening date. Application fee was $25 plus $1,000 permit fee ($525 per dependent: $25 app + $500 permit). Renewable up to twice for total 3-year stay. No minimum income requirement. The Bahamas has no personal income or capital gains taxes.
🏠 ALSO IN BAHAMAS
Bahamas also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Economic Permanent Residence (investor visa)
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING BAHAMAS EXTENDED ACCESS TRAVEL STAY (BEATS)