Bahamas
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Nassau
- Population
- 403,033
- 2025
- Area
- 13,878 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Bahamian Dollar
- BSD
- GDP per capita
- US$39,455
- 2024
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- The Bahamas discourages dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners must renounce other citizenships, and Bahamians who acquire another may be deprived of Bahamian citizenship.
Bahamas (Americas) has data on 10/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #3/145 (99.3/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #188/200 (31.5/100). The passport ranks #23/198 and reaches 169 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 68.8/100 (#62/199). On the entry side, 123/197 passports can enter Bahamas without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Bahamas.
Scores on 10 indices
- Health & Longevity61.7
- Safety & Stability66.6
- Economy & Income72.3
- Education65.3
- Environment & Clean Water84.7
- Infrastructure82.6
- Digital Connectivity63.0
- Equality44.6
- Violent Crime29.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism91.2
- Law Enforcement & Order58.3
- Road Safety83.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes78.0
- Coverage & Access91.9
- Health Workforce & Facilities28.1
- Spending & Investment32.2
- Financial Protection64.4
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives100.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security93.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights68.9
- Political Stability91.2
- Institutions & Regulation57.7
- Monetary Stability93.7
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Healthcare61.7
- Safety66.6
- Quality of Life67.3
- Cost of living31.5
- Passport78.7
- Passport78.7
- Quality of Life67.3
- Safety66.6
- Healthcare61.7
- Purchasing power & price stability36.5
- Wealth Protection79.6
- Tax99.3
- Cost of living31.5
- Healthcare61.7
- Safety66.6
- Quality of Life67.3
- Tax99.3
- Wealth Protection79.6
- Affordable Prices4.8
- Price Stability93.7
- Purchasing power22.2
At a glance
Entering Bahamas
- Visa-free: 123 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 74 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/10 indices
- Above the regional median on 7/10 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)
Frequently asked questions about the Bahamas
What is the capital of the Bahamas?
The capital of the Bahamas is Nassau.
What is the population of the Bahamas?
According to the World Bank, the Bahamas had a population of 403,033 in 2025.
What is the official language of the Bahamas?
The official language of the Bahamas is English.
What currency does the Bahamas use?
The Bahamas uses the Bahamian Dollar (BSD).
Does the Bahamas allow dual citizenship?
The Bahamas discourages dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners must renounce other citizenships, and Bahamians who acquire another may be deprived of Bahamian citizenship.
How strong is the Bahamas passport?
The Bahamas passport ranks #23 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 169 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Bahamas passport holders?
Holders of the Bahamas passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 34 destinations and need an e-Visa for 44. Full list: Bahamas passport page.
How many passports can enter the Bahamas without applying for a visa in advance?
123 of 197 passports can enter the Bahamas without applying for a consular visa in advance: 123 visa-free. 74 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does the Bahamas offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in the Bahamas: Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS). Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in the Bahamas?
In the Bahamas, an application under Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) takes about 0 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in the Bahamas?
In the Bahamas, Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in the Bahamas?
Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is the Bahamas strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, the Bahamas is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#3 of 145) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#188 of 200).
How does the Bahamas rank for quality of life?
The Bahamas scores 67.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #98 of 211.
Is the Bahamas expensive to live in?
The Bahamas scores 31.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #188 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is the Bahamas?
The Bahamas scores 66.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #113 of 203.
How does the Bahamas rank for healthcare?
The Bahamas scores 61.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #75 of 192.
How does the Bahamas rank on taxes?
The Bahamas scores 99.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #3 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does the Bahamas rank for wealth protection?
The Bahamas scores 79.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #29 of 205.
Is the Bahamas a good place to relocate with a family?
The Bahamas scores 62.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #103 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 10 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
