Organisation : Bahamas Immigration Department
Facility Name : Special Entry Permit
Applicable For : Persons whose names are on the “Restricted List”
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.immigration.gov.bs/entry-requirements/special-permit/
What is Bahamas Special Entry Permit?
The Department of Immigration maintains a “Restricted List”, which contains the names of persons who must seek special permission to enter the Bahamas. These are typically persons who would have been lawfully deported or removed from The Bahamas. Persons whose names are on the “Restricted List” who wish to visit the Bahamas must seek special permission to do so from the Director of Immigration.
Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Citizenship Application
If granted, this permission is in the form of a “Special Permit”, which is issued for a specified purpose and for a specified maximum period of 28 days, at the discretion of the Director of Immigration. Once granted, holders must have the Special Permit on their person at all times and must surrender it on departing the country.
Eligibility of Special Entry Permit Application
Any non-Bahamian visitor whose name is on the “Restricted List” can apply for this.
Requirements of Special Entry Permit Application
** $200.00 non-refundable processing fee ( payable by cash, credit/debit card, postal/money orders or bank certified cheque)
** Cover Letter addressed to the Director of Immigration
** Applicant’s original police certificate( issued note earlier than six (6) months and must cover five years of residence and is required from the age of 14)
** Two (2) current passport photographs of applicant on white background with name printed the back of photo (within six (6) months of application photos must be 2 X 2 inches)
** VALID copy of applicant biographical page of passport (must be signed and readable with six (6) month validity)
** Two (2) written references (one (1) must be from employer)
Process of Special Entry Permit Application
Submit request letter along with required documents to the Customer Service Department.
Bahamas Immigration Entry Requirements :
The Bahamas is a major tourist destination, so we make every effort to keep visitors’ Immigration formalities to a minimum. However, entry requirements do vary from country to country, so nationals of non-Commonwealth countries should enquire at the nearest British Consulate or Bahamian Embassy for information on these.
All visitors must have a return or onward ticket, and a valid travel document (such as a passport and visa) to allow entry into another country as applicable. Visitors may also be asked to produce evidence of sufficient funds to allow them to be self-sustaining whilst in the Bahamas.
Visitors may remain in the Bahamas for a maximum period of 8 months, provided that (s)he can support himself/herself or indicate other means of support for this period. Please note that the maximum period of stay, documented in visitors’ passports, may vary, as this is dependent upon the discretion of the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Should you desire to extend your visit, permission must be sought from the Department of Immigration; more details on this are available here. Visitors are not allowed to engage in any form of gainful occupation (work) while in the Bahamas.