Bahamas Residence by Investment

The Bahamas · Caribbean

Golden Visa / ResidencyPermanent residencyOpenTax optimizationRetirees / lifestyle

Min investment: $1M
Time to status: Standard up to 18 mo; fast-track 3–6 mo if investing >USD 1.5m
Path to citizenship: Discretionary; ~10 yrs residence, difficult
Residency requirement: No minimum stay; investment must be held 10 yrs
Visa-free destinations: Not specified
Dual citizenship allowed: N/A (residency)

Notes for Chinese applicants

Lifetime permanent residence via real estate or zero-coupon bonds; accelerated consideration at higher real-estate thresholds (~USD 750k+). No income/capital-gains tax. Lifestyle/tax-driven, no direct citizenship path.

About The Bahamas

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Tropical
China relations: Cordial / neutral

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