The Bahamas — BEATS (Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay)
3 of 5 facts below are machine-verified against official government pages; the rest say so honestly. Last checked 2026-09-04. Anything that changes on the official pages lands in the change log.
| Income requirement unverified — check official source | No minimum income figure is stated on the official BEATS pages we track. |
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| Application fee verified 2026-09-04 | $25 application + $1,000 permit (head of household) + $500 per dependent (Bahamian dollars, pegged 1:1 to USD) Source: Bahamas BEATS — how it works (official site) exact wording on the official page“Work Remotely permits are $1,000 for the head of household and $500 for each dependent” “A $25 application fee is required per applicant” |
| Visa length verified 2026-09-04 | 1 year Source: Bahamas BEATS — FAQ exact wording on the official page“The BEATS permit is an Annual Residence permit that expires 12 months from the date of issue” |
| Renewable? verified 2026-09-04 | Annual renewals considered up to 3 years total Source: Bahamas BEATS — FAQ exact wording on the official page“Applications for annual renewals will be considered for a maximum period up to three years” |
| Tax notes unverified — check official source | Not stated on the BEATS pages we track. The Bahamas levies no personal income tax generally — confirm your home-country obligations. |
Almost every visa on this site asks for proof of health or travel-medical insurance covering your whole stay — check the insurance row of the official requirements before you apply. (Partner placement reserved; text only for now.)