Living in Bahamas
Americas — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Nassau
Currency
BSD
Continent
Americas
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Bahamas.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Bahamas
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Albania | Visa Required | — |
| Argentina | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Australia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa Required | — |
| Bangladesh | Visa Required | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
Detailed visa guides for Bahamas
Monthly costs
Nassau
Rent (center)
1,800 BSD/mo
Groceries
600 BSD/mo
Transport
80 BSD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,680 BSD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable up to 5
Job offer from Bahamian employer; labour market test applies
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Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)
Duration: 1 year, renewable up to 3
Remote worker with foreign income, proof of employment, health insurance
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Permanent Residency (Economic)
Duration: Permanent
Investment in real estate of BSD 750,000+; fast-track at BSD 1.5M+
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 0%
Social Security (Employee)
0.039%
Bahamas has no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax. Revenue via VAT (10%) and import duties. National Insurance 3.9% employee side on wages up to BSD 760/week.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Bahamas eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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