Government Contract Worker ID Bahamas : immigration.gov.bs

Organisation : Bahamas Immigration Department
Facility Name : Government Contract Worker ID
Applicable For : Non-Bahamian nationals on contract to work within various ministries
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.immigration.gov.bs/residence/government-contract-workers/

What is Government Contract Worker ID?

The government of The Bahamas may directly employ non-Bahamian nationals on contract to work within various ministries. Representatives from the various government ministries must submit applications on behalf of said individuals and their accompanying dependents for status as prescribed in the Statute Law of The Bahamas- Immigration Act Chapter 191- Sections 20 (1d and 1f).

Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Diplomat Identification Card

Requirements of Government Contracted Worker ID Application

** Memorandum of request/Contract from the relevant Government Ministry/ Agency
** Duly completed First Schedule Form 1 Application (legible and notarized)
** Two (2) current passport photographs of the applicant on white background with the name printed on the back of photo (captured within six (6) months of application, photo size must be 2 X 2 inches)
** VALID copy of the biographical page of applicant’s passport (must be signed and readable and have at least two (2) months validity)
** Certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
** Certified copy of birth certificate showing parents’ names (if minor)

Note:
Please note that the same aforementioned documents are required for accompanying dependents

Applicant wishing to engage in gainful occupation is requested to complete the whole form and to submit with this application the following:
(a) Two (2) passport size photographs with signature on reverse of prints
(b) Police certificate covering five years residence
(c) Medical certificate dated not earlier than 30 days before this application
(d) Written references from previous employers
(e) Copies of any certificate of examinations referred to in this application

(f) Letter from prospective employer with:
I. certificate from Ministry of Labour with Notification of Vacancy
II. copies of newspaper advertisement with replies thereto and results of interview, If any.

Applicant NOT wishing to engage in gainful occupation is requested to complete questions 1 to 20 and 30 to 35 of this form and to submit with this application the following:
(a) Two (2) passport size photographs with signature on reverse of prints
(b) Police certificate covering five years residence
(c) Medical certificate dated not earlier than 30 days before this application
(d) Two (2) testimonials of good character.

How To Apply For Government Contract Worker ID?

An applicant applying for Government Contract Worker ID is required to submit the above mentioned documents with this application.

Download Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71988-Form.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