Spousal Permit / Permanent Residence for Spouse of a Bahamian
Spousal Permit / Permanent Residence for Spouse of a Bahamian is a residence route in Bahamas (الأسرة). Spousal permit B$300/yr or B$1,500 for 5 yrs; cohabiting marriage. PR after 5 yrs of marriage (fee B$1,000–5,000). Foreign wife of Bahamian man may register as citizen; rules differ for husbands.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years.
How holders are taxed
No income tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | الأسرة |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | CHF 1'360 + CHF 240 / سنة |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | — |
| إقامة دائمة | 5 |
| الجنسية | — |
| العمل | yes |
| الأهلية | Spouses of Bahamian citizens (also dependants of legal residents) |
| الضريبة | No income tax. |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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