Spousal Permit / Permanent Residence for Spouse of a Bahamian

Spousal Permit / Permanent Residence for Spouse of a Bahamian is a residence route in Bahamas (Familia). 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.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Bahamas

Permanent/annual residence permit + home; no tax residence test

No income, gains or inheritance tax; PR fast-track for $1.5m+ property

Residence certificate: No individual TRC yet; proposed (2026) for permanent residents with ≥90 days/yr, law pending

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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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.

Categoría	Familia
Inversión	—
Tasas (familia)	CHF 1'360 + CHF 240 / año
Ingresos / año	—
Patrimonio	—
Estancia mín.	—
RP	5
Ciudadanía	—
Trabajo	yes
Requisitos	Spouses of Bahamian citizens (also dependants of legal residents)
Impuestos	No income tax.
A fecha de	2026-10

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