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title: "Bahamas for digital nomads: Nassau and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/bahamas
description: "Bahamas for remote workers: Nassau scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (70/100). Bahamas has a dedicated remote-work visa, t…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Bahamas for digital nomads: Nassau and the numbers behind it (2026)

Nassau is the only city in Bahamas in the dataset and scores 70/100 under balanced weights. Bahamas has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) permit.

## Cities in Bahamas, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Nassau | 70 | — | 45 | BEATS remote-work permit; Paradise Island beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nassau |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 29.9 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 84th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 80/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 70.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.82 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | native | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 240 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 90 days visa-free |
| UK | 240 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: dedicated nomad visa in the [Bahamas visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/bahamas).

## FAQ

### Is Bahamas good for digital nomads?

Nassau scores 70/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 118 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: air quality and visa ease; weakest: safety.

### What is the cheapest city in Bahamas for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Bahamas yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Bahamas have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) permit. Details, documents and official sources are in the Bahamas visa guide.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Bahamas without a visa?

US passport: 240 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 240 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Bahamas has the fastest internet?

Nassau, with a measured median download of 45 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Bahamas?

Bahamas records 29.9 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 84th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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