Licensing of Medical Practitioner : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Health
Type of Facility : Licensing of Medical Practitioner
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Licensing of Medical Practitioners :

A one-time registration fee and an annual license fee are required of relevant health practitioners. All persons registered are eligible for a licence that confirms them as a fully licensed medical practitioner, upon payment of $200 fee. The licence is valid for one year and should be renewed.

Related : Bahamas Ministry of Health Professionals’ Annual Licensing : www.statusin.org/6377.html

Licences will be renewed upon submission of application for renewal and payment of the fee. Renewal fees must be paid by 31st December of the preceding year and no later than 31st January each year. Failure to pay within this period will result in a $200 late fee owed in addition to the renewal fee.

If your license is lost, damaged or destroyed, it can be replaced with a copy issued by the Council. A $35.00 application fee payment is required.

Eligibility :
Persons must be registered medical practitioners.

Process :
Download and complete form.
Submit completed form with the prescribed fee and supporting documents to the Health Professions Council.
*All non-Bahamians must submit a current work permit or contract along with their application. (Only a notarized copy will be accepted if the original cannot be presented for verification.)

Application Form(s) :
Licensing and Renewal Form

Supporting Documents :
Original or notarized copies of any qualifications you obtained since the last licence renewal.

Turn-around time :
Please contact The Bahamas Medical Council for this information.

Deadline :
December 31st of current year to January 31st of the new year.

Related Fee(s) :
BS$210.00 ($200.00 application fee, and $10 licence identification fee).
BS$35 (replacement fee if lost).

For more information please contact
The Bahamas Medical Council
Delancy Street (opposite Ministry of Health exit gate)
P.O. Box N-9802
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-0553
Fax.(242) 326-0537
Website: bahamasmedicalcouncil.net

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

FAQs :
Does The Bahamas encourage Joint Ventures?
International Investors are encouraged to establish joint ventures with Bahamian partners. The choice of such Bahamian partners is in the absolute discretion of the investor.

What Areas are reserved for Bahamians?
** Wholesale and Retail Operations;
** Commission Agencies engaged in the import / export trade;
** Real Estate and Domestic Property Management Agencies;

** Domestic newspapers and magazine publications;
** Domestic advertising and public relations firms;
** Security Services;

** Domestic distribution of building supplies;
** Construction companies, except for special structures for which international expertise is required;

** Personal cosmetic / beauty establishment;
** Shallow-water scale – fish, crustacea; mollusks and sponge-fishing operations;

** Auto and Appliance service operations;
** Public Transportation inclusive of locally solicited charter boat tours;
** Landscaping;

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

Am I eligible for Annual or Permanent Residence?
Accelerated consideration of application for Permanent Residence will be given to:
i) Major International Investors; and
ii) Fit and proper owners of residence valued at $1,500,000.00 or more.