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FSO Core Business Services - Visa & Immigration Specialist
Role summary
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The Visa & Immigration Specialist supports EY’s immigration and mobility services for employees and clients, helping manage work permits, visas, residency applications, renewals, documentation and compliance requirements in The Bahamas. Candidates typically need relevant experience in immigration, legal administration, human resources, global mobility or professional services, together with strong knowledge of local immigration procedures. Excellent organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage several cases and deadlines are expected. The successful candidate should be client-focused, professional, comfortable working with government authorities and stakeholders, and able to interpret regulations accurately. A degree or equivalent experience, strong Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with immigration case-management processes would be advantageous.
Can I work in the Bahamas?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: IT specialist and network administrator are Scale 2 (BSD 13,125 a year), programmer Scale 3 (BSD 9,450); a Labour Certificate is needed.
Before you apply: Usually no licence. Some employers ask for vendor certificates (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco); signing audit reports needs a registered auditor.
Watch for: Scale 1 posts and, on Scale 2, owner's representatives and consultants skip the Labour Certificate; ask whether your title counts.
Official source: Bahamas Department of Immigration: work permit fee scale. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Bahamas
Usual for IT and Consultancy jobs in the Bahamas, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer applies for the permit; yearly fee by job title, BSD 2,000 to 16,275 (BSD 1 = USD 1); who pays varies |
| Flights | Varies |
| Contract | 1-year permit, renewed yearly; a 6 Aug 2026 government statement says renewals are not automatic |
| Leave | 2 weeks a year after the first year; 3 weeks after 7 years |
| Income tax | No income tax; National Insurance 4.65% of pay up to BSD 830 a week (about USD 830) |
| Health cover | Varies |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Bahamas
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About EY
EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional services organization providing assurance, consulting, strategy, tax and transaction services. Its clients include multinational corporations, financial institutions, governments and growing businesses. EY operates through member firms in many countries and combines local market knowledge with international expertise. In The Bahamas, EY serves organizations across financial services, tourism, real estate, government and other important sectors. The firm also supports its own workforce through functions such as human resources, finance, technology, risk management and global mobility. This Visa & Immigration Specialist position sits within EY’s Financial Services Organization and Core Business Services environment, supporting the practical immigration and mobility needs associated with employees and clients. EY generally emphasizes integrity, teamwork, professional development, inclusion, regulatory awareness and high-quality client service.