Organisation : Bahamas Immigration Department
Facility Name : Apply For Citizenship
Applicable For : Foreign Nationals
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.immigration.gov.bs/applying-to-stay/applying-for-citizenship/
How To Apply For Bahamas Citizenship?
All other foreign nationals who wish to be afforded the rights, responsibilities, and privileges afforded to Bahamians, and qualify, must apply for citizenship.
Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Special Entry Permit
Citizenship Application Form(s):
Application Form 1 notarized by notary public or justice of the peace (only female spouse of a Bahamian citizen only)
Download Form Here : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71998-Form1.pdf
Application Form 2 (persons born in The Bahamas to foreign parents … / persons born legitimately to a Bahamian mother and foreign father outside of the Bahamas)
Download Form Here : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71998-Form2.pdf
Application Form 3 (children born in The Bahamas to foreign parents and make application after their 19th birthday, Commonwealth citizens, male spouse of Bahamian)
Download Form Here : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71998-Form3.pdf
Application Form 4 (only persons born outside of the Bahamas to a Bahamian mother and foreign father) all minor children
Download Form Here : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71998-Form4.pdf
Application Form 6 (persons born in The Bahamas to foreign parents from Non-commonwealth countries who missed their deadlines to apply for citizenship…)
Download Form Here : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71998-Form5.pdf
Please note that:
** All documents issued from countries outside The Bahamas must be properly verified (by apostille or Legalization) and have the signature of authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before they can be submitted.
** An apostille is required for all birth, marriage, and death certificates issued by countries that are members of The Hague Apostille Convention.
** For a complete list of Hague Apostille Convention countries, please visit Hague signatories
** Certified translations in English are required for each foreign document submitted and should have a Bahamian $10.00 postage stamp affixed thereto.
** Translations must be prepared by someone proficient in the relevant foreign language
Who Can Apply For Bahamas Citizenship?
In order to apply for Bahamian citizenship, a person must meet one of the following requirements :
** Be a legal permanent resident in The Bahamas who has had the legal status for 10 years, including the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application, and who has resided in The Bahamas for a minimum of 6 years preceding the 12 months mentioned above
** Be a female spouse of a Bahamian citizen
** Be born in The Bahamas after 9th July, 1973 to Non-Bahamian parents
** Be a child (adopted or biological) who has at least one Bahamian parent (Naturalised or otherwise)
** Be a child born in the Bahamas to non-Bahamian parents
Requirements of Bahamas Citizenship
** $200.00 non-refundable processing fee ( payable by cash , credit/debit card, postal/money orders or bank certified cheque)
** Letter of Request addressed to the Director of Immigration
** Duly completed Citizenship Form I application form with $10.00 Bahamian postage stamp affixed thereon (legible and notarized)
** Applicant’s original medical certificate (dated not earlier than 30 days before submission of the application. Required for every applicant)
** Applicant’s original police certificate (issued not earlier than six (6) months and must cover five (5) years of residence; required of applicants 14 years old and over)
** Two (2) current passport photographs of applicant on white background with name printed on back of photo (captured within six (6) months of application date; photo size must be 2 X 2 inches)
** Original birth certificate of applicant (English translations and Bahamian $10.00 postage stamps affixed thereon if applicable) with the verification by the Consulate and authentication of signature by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
** Bahamian Spouse’s Birth Certificate
** Children’s birth certificates
** Copy of the biographical data page of applicant’s current passport (must be signed and readable with minimum of two (2) months validity)
** Copy of the biographical data page of Bahamian spouse’s current passport (must be signed and readable with minimum of two (2) months validity
** VALID copy of biographical page of passport for children (must be signed and readable and have two (2) months validity)
** Certified copy of marriage certificate ( must be certified by Registrar General’s Department if issued in The Bahamas) (English translations and Bahamian $10.00 postage stamp affixed thereon if applicable)
** Divorce decree (if applicable)
** Previous spouse’s death certificate (if applicable)
** Deed Poll (Bahamian- Registered at Registrar General’s office) if applicable
** Copy of Applicant’s immigration status
** Job letter(s) from employers stating employment history