The Bahamas · Investing
The Bahamas Home Owner permit
Home Owner Resident Permit (International Persons Land Holding Act, Ch. 140)
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Key facts
Home Owner permit is an investing route for The Bahamas. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- BSD 200 ≈ $200
Cost, time and long term
Government feesBSD 200 ≈ $200
- BSD 200 (≈ $200)Non-refundable processing fee.
RenewalRenewable
The permit can be renewed using the same application form as the first application.
Where to applyFrom abroad
First-time applicants should not be in The Bahamas while the application is processed.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside The Bahamas, not after arriving
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- First-time applicants are not in the country while the application is processed.
What you must show and pay1
- A fee of BSD 200 (≈ $200) · Non-refundable processing fee.
Documents5
- A registered deed of ownership in The Bahamas is required.
- An International Landholding Certificate is required.
- Proof of payment of real property tax is required.
- Proof of a primary home outside The Bahamas is required.
- Medical and police certificates are required.
When you become tax resident
How The Bahamas decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
No income tax residence test applies because no personal income tax is levied; National Insurance applies to employees, employers and the self-employed.
- Foreign-source income
No personal income tax
All tax rules for The Bahamas Tax records checked
Full official text
Residence permit for people who lawfully own a primary residence in their country of origin and a habitable residence in The Bahamas. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of BSD 200 (≈ $200) · Non-refundable processing fee. 1
Requirements
- First-time applicants are not in the country while the application is processed. 1
- A registered deed of ownership in The Bahamas is required. 1
- An International Landholding Certificate is required. 1
- Proof of payment of real property tax is required. 1
- Proof of a primary home outside The Bahamas is required. 1
- Medical and police certificates are required. 1
Stay
- The same form is used for renewal.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Marriage and birth certificates are filed where applicable, so a spouse and children can be named in the application.
Official sources
- Home Owner Resident Permit · Department of Immigration, The Bahamas · checked 2026-10-10
Home Owner permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Owner permit | – | – | – |
| Economic PR · $1M property | Needs an investment of BSD 1M+ ≈ $1M | – | Yes |
| Economic PR · $1M bonds | Needs an investment of BSD 1M+ ≈ $1M | – | Yes |
| Investor residence Mexico | Needs an investment of MXN 5.4M+ ≈ $294k | 4 yr | With a permit |
| Investor M · Property Colombia | Needs an investment of COP 612.8M+ ≈ $192k | 3 yr | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Home Owner permit?
A fee of BSD 200 (≈ $200). Non-refundable processing fee.
How long can I stay on the Home Owner permit?
The same form is used for renewal.
Can I bring my family on the Home Owner permit?
Marriage and birth certificates are filed where applicable, so a spouse and children can be named in the application.
How are Home Owner permit holders taxed in The Bahamas?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Home Owner permit. The standard rules apply: The Bahamas Government investment guidance lists personal income, capital gains, inheritance, withholding, dividend and payroll taxes as absent; residents pay VAT and National Insurance contributions instead.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Home Owner Resident Permit · Department of Immigration, The Bahamas · checked 2026-10-10
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