Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application in Form 3 to the Bahamas Investment Authority.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details Link.
3. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link.
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. After filling in all the details submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Bahamas Investment Authority along with the corresponding Fee.
6. The fee shall be payable at the Public Treasury.
7. The Board may at its discretion approve or reject an application for a permit.

• Copy of National Photo Identification (Passport, Driver’s Licence, etc.)
• Written confirmation that due diligence has been completed to meet “Know Your Customer” requirements, under the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, 2000.
• Police Record / Certificate from Country of residence or Sworn Affidavit where applicable.
• Character Reference.
• Bahamas Immigration Status
• Social Security Number / National Identification Number
• Real Property Tax Assessment Number.
• Evidence of Payment of Real Property Tax (must be current)
• If the applicant is a Bahamian Registered Company a copy of Certificate of Incorporation / Registration in The Bahamas is required.
• Financial Reference
• Source of Wealth If self-employed, state in which field and provide proof thereof)
• Copy of site plan of land being acquired/purchased (please include size)

Bahamas Investment Authority
Prime Minister, Office of the
2nd Floor Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield Centre
West Bay Street
P.O. Box CB-10990
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Web Site: Link
Email:bia@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone:(242) 327-5826-8, (242) 702-5500-3
Fax: (242) 327-5806
Visit the following link for Address Details: Link.

Landowners in the Bahamas can apply for this permit.

A processing fee of $500.00 for Certificate of Registration is payable to the Public Treasury prior to issuance of Certificate.

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• Full Name of Applicant
• Residential/Registered address of Applicant
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality of Applicant
• Occupation
• Bahamas Immigration Status
• Permanent Residence
• Residence Spouse
• Work Permit Annual Residence
• Description and location of property
• Condition of Property
• Name, Address, Nationality of Vendor or (Beneficial owners of Vendor Company)
• Purchase price and state how funded and whether by local or foreign source
• Purpose for which property is being or to be used

The certificate is proof of ownership of land in the Bahamas.

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