Colombian citizens moving to Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Colombian nationals typically move to Commonwealth of The Bahamas through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Department of Immigration (The Bahamas), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 5 The Bahamas routes — 4 can be started without a job offer, and 1 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Colombian nationals require a visa to enter Commonwealth of The Bahamas, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Commonwealth of The Bahamas consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Colombian citizens
Of the 5 Commonwealth of The Bahamas routes we cover, 4 can be started without an employer sponsor and 1 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Commonwealth of The Bahamas routes open to Colombian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Bahamas Work Permit
If a Bahamian employer wants to hire you, this is the permit that lets you work for them. The employer applies, usually after first advertising the role locally.
Job offer required · Temporary
Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence
If you can invest substantially in The Bahamas - typically in real estate - economic permanent residence gives you the right to live there permanently, without the right to work.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)
If you work or study remotely, BEATS is the permit that lets you do it from any of the Bahamian islands for up to a year - without taking a local job.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Bahamas Annual Residence Permit
If you want to live in The Bahamas without working there - for example as a retiree or person of means - the annual residence permit lets you reside for a year at a time, renewably.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Bahamas Homeowner Residence Card
If you own a home in The Bahamas, the homeowner residence card gives you and your immediate family a smoother right to come and go and reside while you keep that property.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Frequently asked questions
Can Colombian citizens enter Commonwealth of The Bahamas without a visa?+
No. Colombian nationals require a visa to enter Commonwealth of The Bahamas, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Commonwealth of The Bahamas visa routes are best suited to Colombian applicants?+
Colombian nationals typically move to Commonwealth of The Bahamas through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Department of Immigration (The Bahamas), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Colombian applicants typically apply for a Commonwealth of The Bahamas visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Commonwealth of The Bahamas consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Commonwealth of The Bahamas's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Colombian citizens need a job offer to move to Commonwealth of The Bahamas?+
Not necessarily. 4 of the 5 Commonwealth of The Bahamas routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Colombian citizens get permanent residence in Commonwealth of The Bahamas?+
Yes. 1 of the 5 Commonwealth of The Bahamas routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.