Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, The Bahamas. Contact Link
2. The Applicant can collect the Form from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.
3. The Family Islands applicants can collect the Form from the Island Administrator.
4. The Applicant can also download the Form from the following Form Link.
5. Complete the application form with all details.
6. The Applicant will receive a call from The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture from New Providence granting receipt of the application and any decision made with regards to their participation.
7. The Department of Youth will inform the applicant about the orientation date and the purpose that will be debated in parliament.
8. After the successful completion of the Youth Parliament programme, participants will receive a certificate of participation along with invites to National function during National Youth month.
9. The final decision on island representatives will be left to the Island administrator in conjunction with the Island coordinator.

• One passport photo
• Proof of Citizenship (first four pages of passport)

Ministry of Youth,
Sports and Culture
Department of Youth
Ground Floor West WingEducation Building
Thompson Boulevard
P.O. Box N4891
Nassau,
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0600Fax. (242) 356-2693Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Contact Details Link
Family Island Contact Address Link

• Applicant must be between the age of 16 to 25.
• Applicant who have previously participated in Youth Parliament are eligible.

No processing fee for this service.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Application Form Link

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The processing time is two weeks.

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• Island
• Name
• Date of Birth
• Address Details
• Contact Details
• Email id
• Name of Parent/ Guardian/Spouse
• List all Youth Activities/Organizations in which you are involved
• Have you participated in a similar event
• Academic information

Taking part in the Youth Parliament helps to expose Bahamian youth to national parliamentary functions.

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