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Immigration & Residency

Work Permit

Apply for permission to work in The Bahamas.

Authority: Department of Immigration · Status: Verified · Last verified 07/09/2026
What you need

Requirements & eligibility

Employer sponsorship, labour-market justification and applicant supporting documents may be required.

Passport photographs

Submit two passport-size photographs with the applicant signature on the reverse.

Required · documentVerify on official external site ↗
Police certificate

Police certificate covering five years of residence.

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Medical certificate

Medical certificate dated no earlier than 30 days before the application.

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Previous employer references and qualifications

Written references from previous employers and copies of relevant examination or qualification certificates are requested.

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Prospective employer package

Employer letter should include the Ministry of Labour vacancy certificate, newspaper advertisements, replies and interview results where applicable.

Required · approvalVerify on official external site ↗
Valid passport

Persons intending to work in The Bahamas must possess a valid passport.

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Agency

Department of Immigration

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Sources

Official sources

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