Finding Your Rhythm

Living the island life for up to a year is as simple as filling out an online BEATS application for review by Bahamas Immigration. Approval can take up to 5 days at which point, applicants will receive an email for payment. Once your payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation QR Code to show upon entry into The Bahamas. That’s it.

  • Clock IconProcessing Time 5 Business Days
  • Calendar Icon Length of Permit 1 year

Step 1

Fill out an application

The Applicant will fill out and submit the online Beats application form with an application fee of $25. Valid for both work and study remote applicants.

Please have the following documents ready to apply:

  • PassportValid Passport Data Page
  • medicalMedical Insurance Card
  • employmentThose applying to Work Remotely, proof of Employment
  • student idThose applying to Study Remotely, Student ID

Submit Application 

Step 2

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Permit Approval

An immigration officer will approve or deny the application within 5 business days.

Step 3

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Permit Fees

If the application is approved, the Applicant will receive an email for payment. Work Remotely permits are $1,000 for the head of household and $500 for each dependent. Study Remotely permits are $500 for each applicant. Permit application fee of $25 will also be collected once approved. All fees quoted are in Bahamian currency.

Step 4

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Electronic QR Permit

After successful payment is received, the Applicant will receive a confirmation QR code to show upon arrival to The Bahamas.