Planning a move to the Bahamas. Where to begin.

Where the visa stands

The official BEATS website still describes a year-long remote work and study program. A current intake has not been confirmed in this review; do not treat the historical offer as an approved application path.

Start with your work plans

Ask the Department of Immigration whether BEATS is accepting applications and what permission would cover your work. Visitor entry alone does not establish remote-work residence rights.

Describe who pays you, where your employer or clients are based and what you would do while living abroad. Use those details when checking the official route. Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Take the first application step

Obtain current application instructions from Immigration before paying a BEATS fee or planning a long stay.

Legacy program pages remain online. Availability, current fees and financial criteria need direct confirmation.

Keep two money questions separate

The visa income test concerns the evidence required for an application. A living budget concerns your housing, healthcare, transport and daily spending. Compare both before committing to a move.

This briefing reorganizes the existing visa summary. It does not represent a new source review. The visa section of the guide keeps the original review dates and qualifications.

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