A Certificate of Identification is a travel document available for non-citizens legally residing in The Bahamas up to 18 years old. The applicant should have been born in The Bahamas after 10th July, 1973 to non-Bahamian persons. All non-citizens must apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to obtain this travel document.
The applicant should have been born in The Bahamas after 10th July, 1973 to non-Bahamian parents.
Fill out the application form and indicate on the form that he/she is applying for a Certificate of Identity. Note: Children that are 10 years and over must sign the application form.
Application Form for Certificate of Identity
Please note: This form is used by persons applying for an Electronic Passport and/or a Certificate of Identity.
Originals and copies of original documents must be brought in.
All foreign documents must be Legalized (non-Hague Convention countries) or Apostilled (Hague Convention Countries) and officially translated (if necessary).
Certificate of Identity usually takes a period of three to five weeks. Please note that this may vary during peak periods, so applicants are advised to refer to the date on the Auxiliary Receipt for the collection date. There is no deadline for this service.You must pay an application fee of BS$25.00. Payment may be made in the form of cash or by bank card (LINX) at any Foreign Affairs Office or Sub-Office in The Bahamas.
The Ministry Offices or Sub-offices:
Passport Office
Basden Building
Thompson Boulevard, Nassau, New Providence
Tel. (242) 325-2814/8
Fax. (242) 325-4832
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
FREEPORT
P.O. Box F-43536
National Insurance Building
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Tel. (242) 352-5698
Fax. (242) 352-5672
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm