Bahamas Department of Immigration

Name

Bahamas Department of Immigration

Legal name

Bahamas Department of Immigration

Website

https://immigration.gov.bs

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Immigration Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Dues, Permitting & Regulatory Clearances (TLAHAFAD), Consular Appointment, Document Legalization & Attestation Services (Apostille) (THACAKAE)

Keywords

• Immigration processing services
• Work permit processing
• Border security enforcement
• Permanent residence permits
• Citizenship and naturalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Nassau

HQ country

Bahamas

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Immigration Application Processing Fees: Government revenue generated from processing fees for various immigration applications including work permits, residence permits, permanent residence, citizenship, and extension of stay applications. Fee schedules are published in the Immigration Fee Scale.
2. Extension of Stay Fee: $200 non-refundable processing fee for Extension of Stay applications for visitors, applicable to all sea and air arrivals (private or commercial), introduced in the 2024/2025 Budget Communication

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Bahamas Department of Immigration is a statutory government agency that processes immigration applications and enforces border control in The Bahamas. It issues work permits, residence permits, permanent residence, citizenship, re-entry permits, and identification cards for diplomats, property owners, and government contract workers, and manages the Trusted Traveller Programme. Services are delivered through physical immigration offices, ports of entry, and an online portal (e-permits) for digital submission and tracking of applications.

Product overview

The Bahamas Department of Immigration provides a comprehensive suite of immigration services through a combination of digital and in-person channels. The core digital offering is the Online Portal (e-Permits System) which enables electronic submission and tracking of applications. Services include various permit categories: Permit To Reside and renewals, Resident Belonger Permit, Resident Spouse Permit, Permanent Residence, Work Permits (Short Term and Annual), Diplomat Identification, Government Contract Worker authorization, Re-Entry Permits, Home Owner Identification, Citizenship services, and the Trusted Traveller Programme. The department also manages Extension of Stay processing and provides downloadable forms for in-person applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Portal (e-Permits System / BS-IDMS) Digital platform allowing applicants to submit immigration applications electronically, track application status, and receive electronic invoices for payment. Supports work permits, permanent residence, and various other permit applications.
• Permit To Reside

Quantifiable outcome

• Online application tracking through the Online Portal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bahamas Customs and Excise DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Immigration officers delivered a presentation to Bahamas Customs recruits at their training facility, focusing on roles, functions, and inter-agency relations. This collaborative engagement underscores partnership between government agencies in strengthening border management.
• Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)coreTechnology or Integration · 21 August 2025BTC provided the Department of Immigration with 60 body-worn cameras and 110 Push-to-Talk (PTT) radios for operational use. The body cameras feature real-time video streaming, GPS tracking, and secure data storage. The PTT radios enable instant voice communication across teams and integrate with cameras and dispatch systems.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe department maintains a tip line connection with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sharing information related to immigration violations and enforcement matters. ICE Tip Line and ICE Tip Form available on the department website.
• U.S. Embassy NassaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Embassy Nassau led fraud detection workshop for Immigration Officers to enhance skills in detecting fraudulent travel documents. Additionally, 70 officers from Immigration, RBPF, and other agencies participated in training facilitated by the U.S. Embassy.
• Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint law enforcement operations conducted regularly including 'Operation Impact', 'Operation Western Sweep', 'Operation Poseidon', and joint patrols. RBPF provides Southwestern and Southern Divisions support for immigration enforcement in New Providence. RBPF also conducts firearms training for Immigration Officers at Police Headquarters.
• Royal Bahamas Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint law enforcement operations including maritime patrols and coastal enforcement. RBDF notifies Immigration of suspected human smuggling attempts and turns over intercepted foreign nationals to Immigration custody. RBDF also participates in joint CPR training with Immigration officers.
• Bahamas Customs DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operations conducted with Bahamas Customs Officers including operations at Freeport Grand Bahama District. Joint patrols and enforcement activities for border control and immigration compliance.
• Bahamas Customs and Excise DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration Officers present to Bahamas Customs recruits about the roles, functions, and inter-agency relations of the Department of Immigration. Session held at Customs Training Facility.
• Ministry of LabourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Immigration works with Ministry of Labour on work permit applications requiring Labour Certificates. Only official certificates issued by the Department of Labour are accepted for immigration status applications.
• Bahamas Department of Correctional ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven Immigration Officers received certificates in Case Management from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. Department participated in 1st Senior Management Seminar hosted by Correctional Services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA): Singapore's integrated immigration, registration, and checkpoint authority. Comparable as a modern, digitally advanced immigration agency operating Trusted Traveller-style programmes and unified identity services.
• UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI): UK Home Office division handling visa and immigration applications with an extensive digital platform. Comparable in regulatory mandate, and a useful reference point for digital service design and processing-time benchmarks.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): U.S. federal immigration enforcement agency. Already a strategic partner of the Bahamas Department via shared tip-line cooperation and training; serves as the closest large-incumbent reference point for enforcement operations and inter-agency collaboration models.
• Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC): Canadian federal department administering permanent and temporary residence, citizenship, and refugee protection. Comparable in broad regulatory mandate and adoption of online application portals.

Others

• Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC): Strategic technology partner to the Bahamas Department of Immigration, supplying body-worn cameras, PTT radios, and connectivity infrastructure. Included as a key ecosystem enabler rather than a competitive peer.

Direct peers

• Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control: Caribbean jurisdiction immigration and border control agency combining customs and immigration functions. Comparable scale and similar mix of work permit issuance, residence processing, and maritime/airport border operations.
• Barbados Immigration Department: National immigration authority for another Caribbean Commonwealth nation with similar work permit, residence, and border control mandate. Operates with comparable institutional scale and product mix.
• Bermuda Department of Immigration: Immigration authority for another small Caribbean/near-Caribbean jurisdiction with comparable statutory authority over work permits, residence, and border control. Operates at a similar scale and serves a comparable foreign-worker and high-net-worth property owner demographic.
• Trinidad and Tobago Immigration Division: Caribbean regional immigration authority within a Commonwealth jurisdiction offering work permits, residence, and border management. Directly comparable in regulatory scope and applicant segments.
• Jamaica Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA): Caribbean regional immigration agency responsible for passport issuance, immigration processing, and citizenship services. Comparable in mandate, geographic scope, and the mix of work permits, residence, and citizenship products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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