About the Bahamas Digital Nomad Visa
Bahamas offers the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Bahamas for 12 months, renewable up to 3 times (maximum 3 years total). while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Bahamas treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No official minimum monthly income stated. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support themselves during their stay.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of remote work (job letter from employer, proof of self-employment, or student enrollment letter)
- Proof of financial means (bank statements, contracts)
- Health insurance covering the full duration of stay (including COVID-19 coverage)
- Proof of accommodation.
How to Apply for the Bahamas DNV
Processing time: 5 business days from complete document submission
- 1Confirm eligibility (remote worker employed outside the Bahamas, or student enrolled at foreign institution).
- 2Gather required documents.
- 3Complete online application at portal.immigration.gov.bs.
- 4Pay the $25 non-refundable application fee.
- 5Wait up to 5 business days for approval email.
- 6Upon approval, receive payment instructions and pay permit fee ($1,000 for workers).
- 7Receive QR code confirmation to present upon entry into the Bahamas.
Application fees: Application fee: USD $25 per person (paid upfront, non-refundable). Work Remotely permit fee upon approval: USD $1,000 (head of household) + USD $500 per dependent. Study Remotely permit: USD $500 per applicant.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 12 months, renewable up to 3 times (maximum 3 years total).
Renewal: Yes — the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Bahamas
No personal income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax in the Bahamas. Foreign-sourced income is not taxed. VAT applies to goods and services at standard rates.