Bahamas digital nomad visa
BEATS (Extended Access Travel Stay) (Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay) · Caribbean
Bahamas offers the BEATS (Extended Access Travel Stay) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is No stated minimum (show sufficient self-support funds), the visa is valid for 12 months (yes, annual renewals, max 3 years total), and the government fee is Professional USD 1,025 total; Student USD 525; per dependent ~USD 525. No personal income/capital-gains/corporate tax (0% on foreign income; VAT on local goods). Yes (each dependent pays USD 25 + USD 500). These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (bahamasbeats.com). Data as of June 2026.
Bahamas nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | No stated minimum (show sufficient self-support funds) |
| Visa duration | 12 months |
| Renewable | Yes, annual renewals, max 3 years total |
| Government fee | Professional USD 1,025 total; Student USD 525; per dependent ~USD 525 |
| Tax for nomads | No personal income/capital-gains/corporate tax (0% on foreign income; VAT on local goods) |
| Processing time | ~5 business days (official fact sheet) |
| Family / dependents | Yes (each dependent pays USD 25 + USD 500) |
Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (bahamasbeats.com). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
No stated minimum (show sufficient self-support funds). WARNING: operational status is disputed. Credibly reported suspended in early 2022, but the official site is still live (2026 footer). Verify directly with Bahamas Immigration before applying.
Requirements & eligibility
Remote work for a foreign employer / self-employment / remote enrollment; passport; medical insurance; job or self-employment proof; no minimum stay.
Tax for digital nomads in Bahamas
No personal income/capital-gains/corporate tax (0% on foreign income; VAT on local goods).
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Bahamas depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Bahamas's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Yes (each dependent pays USD 25 + USD 500).
Processing time
~5 business days (official fact sheet).
Data quality for Bahamas
Limited official detail — verify before relying on this. Verified against the official Bahamas source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Bahamas digital nomad visa?
No stated minimum (show sufficient self-support funds). WARNING: operational status is disputed. Credibly reported suspended in early 2022, but the official site is still live (2026 footer). Verify directly with Bahamas Immigration before applying. Always confirm the current figure on the official source, as it can change.
How long is the Bahamas digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 12 months. Yes, annual renewals, max 3 years total.
How much does the Bahamas digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is Professional USD 1,025 total; Student USD 525; per dependent ~USD 525. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Bahamas?
No personal income/capital-gains/corporate tax (0% on foreign income; VAT on local goods). This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Bahamas's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Bahamas nomad visa?
Yes (each dependent pays USD 25 + USD 500)
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Last updated: 2026-06-20