Bahamas Work Permit Application Form - Govt of Commonwealth

Submit the completed work permit application form to the Department of Immigration, Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. You can mail it to their physical address or use their online submission form if available. Ensure all supporting documents are attached and the form is signed. Contact them through email or phone for submission details: Email: immigration@bahamas.gov.bs, Phone: +1-242-322-7530. My advice is to double-check all your entries and ensure completeness to avoid processing delays.

Important dates for this form include the expiration of the work permit and any scheduled renewals for 2024 and 2025.

The purpose of this form is to provide a streamlined process for individuals seeking to obtain a work permit in the Bahamas. It collects detailed information about the applicant's personal details, employment history, and qualifications to ensure eligibility for the permit. This form is also used to verify the applicant's legal status and any dependents that may be residing with them in the Bahamas.

• 1. Applicant's Personal & Passport Details: Includes fields for surname, given name, sex, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, occupation, passport number, and any criminal convictions.
• 2. Marital Status: Collects information on the applicant's marital status, spouse details including surname, given name, nationality, date of birth, and place of marriage.
• 3. Family Details: Includes fields for mother’s and father’s personal details and particulars of dependents residing in the Bahamas.
• 4. Address Information: Collects local address in the Bahamas, home address outside of the Bahamas, and addresses where the applicant has lived in the past five years.
• 5. Employment Information: Includes details regarding current or previous employment in the Bahamas or other countries including employer's address, position, and duration of employment.
• 6. Education: Fields for high schools, colleges, or universities previously attended, including their addresses and duration of attendance.
• 7. Qualifications: List of qualifications related to the position applied for, including certificates issued by and date awarded.
• 8. Health: Fields to indicate health status, vaccination records, and any illnesses or injuries.
• 9. Additional Information: Includes fields for proposed job title, last visit to the Bahamas, purpose of visit, and family members currently residing in the Bahamas.
• 10. Declaration: Section where the applicant declares the truthfulness of the provided information along with their signature and date.
• 11. Previous Place(s) of Residence: Details about past residences within the last five years.
• 12. Prospective Employer Information: Fields for company name, employer details, job description, proposed employment period, and efforts made to find a Bahamian for the job.

If you fail to submit this form, you may face delays in processing your work permit application and risk being ineligible to work in the Bahamas.

• Delay in Processing: Failure to submit the form in time may cause delays in the processing of your application.
• Ineligibility to Work: Without the work permit, you may be ineligible to work in the Bahamas.
• Revocation of Current Status: Any current permit or status held may be revoked if false information is discovered.

• 1. Applying for a Work Permit: This form is necessary to apply for a work permit in the Bahamas.
• 2. Hiring Foreign Employees: Employers need this form to hire foreign workers.
• 3. Residing Dependents: Submit a Permit to Reside form for dependents living with you in the Bahamas.