Bahamas - Apply for Spouse Resident Permit (License)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant must submit an application form to the Director of Immigration.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details: Link
3. The Applicant can download the Form through this Form Link
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. The Applicant should submit a letter of request with signature.
6. Submit the completed form attached with the Request letter and documents to the Department of Immigration with the prescribed fees.
   

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Required Documents

• A letter of request signed by the Bahamian spouse and addressed to the Director of Immigration, detailing the spouse's name and the length of the couple's marriage
• A copy of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport.
• Bahamian spouse’s passport.
• Two passport-sized identical colour photographs of the applicant, with the applicant’s name printed on the reverse side (photographs must not be more than 6 months old).
• A police certificate of character covering 5 years of residence, issued not more than 6 months prior to the submission of the application.
• An original certified copy of the marriage certificate.
• A medical certificate dated not more than 30 days prior to the submission of the application.
• For extension Resident Spouse Permit, request letters must clearly indicate that it is for an extension.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

New Providence
Department of Immigration
Hawkins Hill
P. O. Box N-831
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-7530/9
Fax.(242) 326-0977
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Abaco
Department of Immigration
Marsh Harbour Airport
Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 361-5000, 367-2536 / 2675, or 365-8604
Fax.(242) 367-4955
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
Walkers Cay
Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 352-5252
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Andros
Department of Immigration
Fresh Creek
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 368-2031
Vibe. (242) 225-9382
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
North Andros
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 329-4466
Vibe. (242) 225-9208
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Bimini
Department of Immigration
Alice Town Office
Alice Town
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 347-3446
Vibe. (242) 225-2406
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Berry Island
Department of Immigration
Great Harbour Cay
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 367-8112 or (242) 368-2031
Fax. (242) 367-8567
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Eleuthera
Department of Immigration
Rock Sound
Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 334-2055
Fax.(242) 335-1858
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
Government Harbour
Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 332-2576
Vibe. (242) 225-9788
Fax. (242) 332-3771
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
Airport
Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 332-2604
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
North Eleuthera
Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-1124
Vibe. (242) 225-2408 / 9162
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Exuma
Department of Immigration
Exuma
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 336-2569
Vibe.(242) 225-1349
Fax.(242) 336-3569

Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
Airport
Exuma
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 345-0073
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Grand Bahama
Department of Immigration
Main Office
Freeport
Grand Bahama,
The Bahamas
Tel. (954) 654-7137
Vibe. (242) 225-8768
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
Airport
Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Tel. (954) 654-7052
Vibe. (242) 225-8660
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Inagua
Department of Immigration
Airport
Inagua
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 336-1602
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
OfficeInagua
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 339-1234
Vibe.(242) 225-9701
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Department of Immigration
Customs
Inagua
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 339-1254
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

San Salvador
Department of Immigration
Office
San Salvador
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 331-2100
Fax.(242) 339-2431 or 331-2431
Email: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Contact Address Details Contact Link,Link

Eligibility

• PR Extension of the Resident Spouse Permit for those who have been married to a Bahamian national for less than 5 years (those who have been married for 5 years or more may seek for citizenship).
• The applicant and his or her spouse must live together.
  

Fees

• There is a non-refundable processing fee of BS$100.00.
• Once the application has been approved, the applicant must pay an additional BS$250.00.
  

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application Form Link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

The processing time for the application is 3 to 4-week period.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Address
• Place of Birth
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Particulars of any change of name
• Place and Date of Marriage
• Full name of wife/husband
• Particulars of children under 18 years of age
• Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Profession or Occupation
• Particulars of Passport
  

Need for the Document

It is required for non-Bahamian spouse to live and work in Bahamas

Information which might help

Currently only Permit Renewals can be processed through Online Portal.
Online Portal cannot be used for

• First time applicant.
• If you are applying for different type of Permit on renewal.
• If you are applying for a replacement permit.
• If you need to correct data on a permit previously obtained.
• if you are seeking for a reconsideration on a previously applied permit.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

More information which might help people.