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Can I be a dual citizen of the US and Bahamas?
Dual citizenship is not recognized in Bahamas. To become a citizen of Bahamas, you must renounce your previous nationality.
Is dual citizenship legal in The Bahamas?
Dual nationality is not permitted in The Bahamas after age 21. Nationals who have dual status as a minor, must choose a single nationality upon reaching majority.
How do I become a resident of The Bahamas?
To qualify, applicants must fit in one of several categories, including “financially independent individuals or investors who are legitimate owners of a residence in The Bahamas.” Foreign nationals investing at least $750,000 in real estate in The Bahamas qualify to apply for Permanent Residency in The Bahamas.
Does having a passport make you a citizen?
A passport is evidence of citizenship and also serves as a travel document if you need to travel.
Is it hard to become a Bahamian citizen?
Citizenship Perspective. Permanent Resident Card holders can only obtain Bahamian citizenship by naturalization. To do so, one must maintain permanent residency status for at least 10 years. Of those, a minimum of 6 years must be lived on the islands. The Bahamas does not recognize second citizenship.
Are you a US citizen if born in the Bahamas?
CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH Those that are born in the Bahamas to Bahamian parents are automatically granted citizenship. (Those born in the Bahamas to non-Bahamian parents may apply for citizenship after their 19th. Those that are born in the Bahamas to a Bahamian parent are automatically citizens.
Can I become a citizen of the Bahamas?
How much does it cost to become a Bahamian citizen?
$200.00 non-refundable processing fee ( payable by cash , credit/debit card, postal/money orders or bank certified cheque) Letter of Request addressed to the Director of Immigration. Duly completed Citizenship Form I application form with $10.00 Bahamian postage stamp affixed thereon (legible and notarized)
Can a non Bahamian become a citizen of the Bahamas?
Eligibility for Citizenship and Residency. If you are not eligible for automatic citizenship, you can still be granted citizenship in the Bahamas if your spouse is Bahamian or if you were born in the Bahamas to non-Bahamian parents after July 9, 1973.
How do I get citizenship in the Bahamas by investment?
While authorities in The Bahamas do not offer the option to gain Bahamas citizenship by investment, if you own property in the country that exceeds a specific value threshold, you can apply for permanent residency. Permanent residents in The Bahamas enjoy many of the same benefits as citizens.
Can a female get dual citizenship in the Bahamas?
Single female noncitizens when the fathers are Bahamian and were born on the islands. Adoptive married male citizens or married or single female citizens. Dual citizenship is granted only to children of Bahamian citizens born in foreign countries that automatically grant citizenship to people born within their boundaries.
What happens if a child abandons Bahamian citizenship?
If the child opts to abandon Bahamian citizenship, he may apply for permanent residence. The most common ways of obtaining Bahamian citizenship are through marriage and long-term residential status. However, others are sometimes eligible, for instance: