Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇸 Bahamas
Program
Economic Permanent Residence
Local Name
Permanent Residence — Economic Status
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Permanent residence through a minimum $1,000,000 investment in real estate or Zero Coupon Bonds from the Central Bank, held for at least 10 years.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | -- | BSD 1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 10yr | Yes | Optional |
| Government bonds | Zero Coupon Bonds | BSD 1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 10yr | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
Zero Income Tax
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
56–70 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
The Bahamas has zero income tax, zero capital gains tax, zero inheritance/estate tax. $1M minimum through real estate or Zero Coupon Bonds from the Central Bank. Asset must be held 10 years minimum. Annual Residence Permit ($3,000/year) and Home Owner's Card ($500/year) are lower-cost alternatives that do not lead to permanent residency. BSD is pegged 1:1 to USD.