How do you become a permanent resident in The Bahamas?

To qualify for economic Permanent Residency status, individuals must make a minimum investment of $1.0 million, either through real estate investments or the purchase of Zero Coupon Bonds from the Central Bank of The Bahamas. In both cases, the asset must be held for a minimum of 10 years.

What is the easiest country to get permanent residency in?

Fastest routes to permanent residency are found in countries like Uruguay (direct PR), Mexico (4 years), and Portugal (5 years).

Programmes/Bahamas/Economic Permanent Residence

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Economic Permanent Residence

BahamasInvestor Visahigh confidence

0% income tax, 0% CGT, 0% inheritance tax permanently Accelerated PR for significant investors. Offshore financial centre. No income taxes ever.

Investment

$750k+ real estate investment in Bahamas

Processing

4 months

Min stay

90 days/year

Tax rate

0% income tax, 0% CGT, 0% inheritance tax permanently%

How popular is this programme?

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Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

Citizenship path10 years

Dual citizenshipYes

Remote workNo

Healthcare includedNo

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Economic Permanent Residence requires a minimum 90 days/year residence

high confidence

Highlights

Zero income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax
Accelerated permanent residency for investors
Investment in real estate
Offshore financial center benefits
No income taxes ever

What could change

Economic downturns could impact real estate values and investment attractiveness.

Official programme page Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

The Bahamas has a zero-tax regime, with no income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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