BEATS — Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay · American applicants

Bahamas digital nomad visa for Americans (2026)

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For Americans, the BEATS — Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay works on the same terms as everyone else: no published income bar (No minimum income is published — proof of employment or self-employment is required instead.) — approval is qualitative, up to 3 years, renewable. American applicants should plan around worldwide taxation — the FEIE covers roughly $130,000 of earned income a year, but take proper tax advice.

Key facts for Americans

Minimum income: No fixed bar — No minimum income is published — proof of employment or self-employment is required instead.
Maximum stay: Up to 3 years, renewable
Processing time: Approximately 5 working days.
Fees: US$1,025 total for an individual (US$25 application + US$1,000 permit); US$25 + US$500 per dependent.
Family: Dependents cost US$25 application + US$500 permit each. Married couples where both intend to work file separate applications, with one covering mutual dependents.
Health insurance: Required — must be valid for the full stay

How to apply from the United States

1Confirm you clear the bar
Bahamas requires No minimum income is published — proof of employment or self-employment is required instead.. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from the United States
Americans typically file at the Bahamas consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence (by state). Fully online application; no need to be present.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Bahamas guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.

Tax notes

The Bahamas levies no personal income tax — one of very few zero-income-tax jurisdictions in this guide.

Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.

Frequently asked questions

There is none — no minimum income is published. You must instead prove employment (a job letter) or self-employment, plus hold medical insurance. The financial test is the US$1,025 fee, not an income bar.

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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Bahamas BEATS (official program FAQ).