Bahamas Short Term Work Permit : immigration.gov.bs

Organisation : Bahamas Immigration Department
Facility Name : Short Term Work Permit
Applicable For : Non-Bahamian who desires to work in The Bahamas for a period ranging from 1 to 90 days
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.immigration.gov.bs/residence/short-term-work-permit/

What is Bahamas Short Term Work Permit?

Any non-Bahamian who desires to work in The Bahamas for a period ranging from 1 to 90 days must apply to the Department of Immigration for a Short Term Work Permit. The application should be submitted before the prospective employee arrives in The Bahamas. Short-term work permits are meant for emergencies only and should be a one-time application.

Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas New Work Permit

Requirements of Short Term Work Permit Application

For a period of one (1) to thirty (30) days duration:
** $200.00 non-refundable processing fee (payable by cash, credit/debit card, postal money order, or bank-certified cheque)
** Letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration
** Duly completed Short-Term Work Permit Application Form. When applying online, this form is not needed.
** Two (2) current passport photographs of the applicant on white background with the name printed on the back of the photo (captured within six (6) months of the application date; photo size must be 2 X 2 inches)
** Copy of biographical data page of applicant’s current passport (must be signed and readable and with minimum two (2) months validity)
** Copy of VALID business licence, Certificate of Incumbency, or Certificate of Incorporation of Employer
** Copy of Employee/Employer’s NIB Card/Certificate

For a period of thirty-one (31) to ninety (90) days:
** Duly completed First Schedule Form 1 Application with a $10.00 Bahamian postage stamp affixed thereon (legible and notarized). When applying online, complete this form, but do not affix a postage stamp to it.
** Applicant’s original police certificate (issued not earlier than six (6) months and must cover five (5) years of residence; required of applicants age 14 years old and older) or for the Extension of a STWP where the applicant is already in the country, a sworn affidavit of Good Character.
** Applicant’s original medical certificate (dated not earlier than thirty (30) days before the application is submitted.

Additional Documents Required By Certain Companies (Please Inquire):
** Certified copies of qualifications in relation to the post being applied for
** Staff list comprising each employee’s name, position, and nationality
** Name of Bahamian understudy for the position being applied for
** Entertainers must have a letter of authorization from The Bahamas Musician & Entertainers Union
** Doctors must have a letter of authorization from The Bahamas Medical Council
** Nurses must have a letter of authorization from The Bahamas Nursing Council
** Dentists must have a letter of authorization from The Bahamas Dental Council
** Pharmacists must have a letter of authorization from The Bahamas Pharmacy Council
** Accountants must have a letter of authorization from The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants
** Attorneys must have a letter of authorization from The Bahamas Bar Association
** Veterinarians require a Valid Temporary Veterinary Registration from the Bahamas Department of Agriculture

How To Apply For Bahamas Short Term Work Permit?

An applicant applying for a Short Term Work Permit is required to submit the above mentioned documents with this application.

Download Application Form (For 1 – 30 Days) :
https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71976-Form1.pdf

Download Application Form (For 31 – 90 Days) :
https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71976-Form2.pdf

All further correspondence should be addressed to:
Director of Immigration
P.O. Box N-831
Nassau, Bahamas

Please note that:
1. Certified translations in English are required for each foreign document submitted and should have a Bahamian $10.00 postage stamp affixed thereto.
2. Translations must be prepared by someone proficient in the relevant foreign language.
3. Persons applying for status in first instance should not be in the country during the processing of the application.