Apostille for Bahamas
Working at a Nassau resort or a financial-services firm, marrying in the Bahamas, or forming a Bahamian company? The Bahamas is bound by the Hague Apostille Convention since 10 July 1973, so Indian public documents need the MEA apostille. INFINITYGRO completes the apostille for Bahamas in Delhi; English documents need no translation.
- Resort & hospitality
- Banking & finance
- Work permit
- Wedding in the Bahamas
- Residence
- Company formation
- Yachting & marine
- Power of attorney
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For an apostille for Bahamas, a Passport Seva PCC goes straight to the MEA; degrees and professional qualifications are verified by the issuing university or institute; birth certificates by the home department or SDM; single-status affidavits by a notary and SDM. Bahamian immigration, the Registrar General and employers accept them in English.
Bahamas embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for Bahamas is
The Bahamas has been a Convention party since 1973 and it applies with India, so there is no consular legalisation after the MEA apostille.
Financial-services employers in Nassau often hire Indian accountants and compliance professionals; their work permits usually need apostilled degrees and professional qualifications, along with police clearances.
Documents we apostille for the Bahamas
Bahamas files usually include:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in Bahamas |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Seva PCC | MEA apostille directly | Work permits |
| Degree and professional qualification (CA, CS, CFA) | University or institute verification → MEA apostille | Finance and compliance roles |
| Hospitality diploma | Issuing body / state → MEA apostille | Resort jobs |
| Birth certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Weddings, residence |
| Single-status affidavit | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | Wedding in the Bahamas |
| Company documents | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | Company formation |
| Power of attorney | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | Representation |
Why people need an apostille for the Bahamas
Resort jobs
PCC and diplomas apostilled.
Finance roles
Degrees and professional qualifications apostilled.
Weddings
Birth certificates and single-status affidavits apostilled.
Marine & yachting
Certificates apostilled when requested.
Company formation
Company documents apostilled.
POA
Powers of attorney apostilled.
Translation for the Bahamas
English is the official language, so Indian documents in English are used directly. Only Indian-language documents need an English translation after the apostille.
See our translation services.
SampleApostille for Bahamas sample
Bahamian immigration reads the apostille for Bahamas in English and can scan the QR code to confirm it. On a CA certificate, the institute’s verification would appear above the sticker. Details are blurred.
How it worksSteps for the apostille for Bahamas
- Role or wedding?We list the papers for the apostille for Bahamas.
- Professional instituteCA or CS certificates may need institute verification – we plan it.
- Send originalsCourier or visit.
- Verification and MEAThen the apostille.
- ReturnTracked courier; scans for HR or your planner.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for Bahamas – fees
A Passport Seva PCC for a Bahamian work permit is apostilled directly.
Single-status affidavits and POAs: notary, SDM and apostille together.
Degree, institute and home-department verification are quoted per document. Ask on WhatsApp for a Bahamas quote.
Bahamian work permits are applied for by the employer, often with strict document checklists. Share the checklist with us at the start so every item gets the apostille for Bahamas in one round.
The Bahamas is an archipelago of hundreds of islands; most work permits are processed in Nassau, while resort hiring also happens on Grand Bahama and the Out Islands. Wherever you are posted, the same apostilled documents are used.
For weddings, the Registrar General’s office issues marriage licences to visitors, typically after reviewing birth certificates and evidence of single status – which is where the apostille for Bahamas comes in.
FAQsApostille for Bahamas – FAQs
Is the Indian apostille accepted in the Bahamas?
Yes – the Bahamas has been bound by the Convention since 1973.
I am a chartered accountant joining a Nassau firm – what do I need?
Typically your degree and CA certificate, verified and apostilled, plus a police clearance.
Does the Registrar General need anything for our wedding?
Usually birth certificates and proof of single status for both partners, apostilled.
How are charges calculated?
₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille; ₹1,500 when notary and SDM attestation are needed first.
Do we need translations?
Not for documents in English.
Can our HR team in Nassau see scans quickly?
Yes, the same day.
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 27 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi