Short term permit:

Any non-Bahamian who desires to work in The Bahamas for a period ranging from 1 to 90 days must apply to the Department of Immigration for a Short Term Work Permit. The application should be submitted before the prospective employee arrives in The Bahamas. Short term work permits are meant for emergency only and should be a one-time application.

Requirements:

For a period of one (1) to thirty (30) days duration:

• $200.00 non-refundable processing fee ( payable by cash, credit/debit card, postal money order or bank certified cheque)
• Letter of request addressed to the Director of Immigration
• Duly completed Short Term Work Permit Application Form
• Two (2) current passport photographs of applicant on white background with name printed on back of the photo (captured within six (6) months of application date; photo size must be 2 X 2 inches)
• Copy of biographical data page of applicant’s current passport (must be signed and readable and with minimum two (2) months validity)
• Copy of VALID business license, Certificate of Incumbency or Certificate of Incorporation of Employer
• Copy of Employee/Employer’s NIB Card/Certificate

For period of thirty one (31) to ninety (90) days:

• Applicant’s original police certificate (issued not earlier than six (6) months and must cover five (5) years of residence; required of applicants age 14 years old and older) or for the Extension of a STWP where applicant is already in the country, a sworn affidavit of Good Character.
• Applicant’s original medical certificate (dated not earlier than thirty (30) days before the application being submitted.

More information: https://www.immigration.gov.bs/applying-to-stay/short-term-work-permit/…;

Long stay work permit: 

Non-Bahamian nationals who are desirous of working and living in The Bahamas for a period greater than 90 days, must first be authorized to do so by way of a valid work permit issued by the Department of Immigration. Persons wishing to work for up to 90 days must apply for a short term work permit.

Requirements: 

• $200.00 non-refundable processing fee (payable by cash, credit/debit card, postal money order or bank certified cheque) 
• Letter of Request addressed to the Director of Immigration
• Duly completed First Schedule Form 1 application with $10.00 Bahamian postage stamp affixed thereon (legible and notarized)
• Applicant’s original medical certificate (dated not earlier than 30 days before submission of the application. Required for every applicant)
• Applicant’s original police certificate (issued not earlier than six (6) months and must cover five (5) years of residence; required of applicants 14 years old and over)
• Two (2) current passport photographs of applicant on white background with name printed on back of photo (captured within six (6) months of application date; photo size must be 2 X 2 inches)
• Copy of the biographical data page of applicant’s CURRENT passport (must be signed and readable with minimum of two (2) months validity)
• Copy of biographical data page of Employer/Sponsor’s current passport (if employer is a non-Bahamian, evidence of immigration status is also required)
• Labour Certificate with Notification of Vacancy from the Department of Labour-Bahamas.
• Nationally circulated newspaper advertisements (must be advertised for three (3) consecutive days)
• Two (2) written references from previous employers (provide telephone contacts and email addresses)
• Letter of release from applicant’s previous employer of (if applicable)
• Copy of VALID Business License, Certificate of Incumbency or Certificate of Incorporation of Employer/Sponsor
• Copy of Employer/Sponsor’s National Insurance Card/Certificate

More information: https://www.immigration.gov.bs/applying-to-stay/annual-work-permit/