Bahamas
General visa requirements for travelling to Bahamas. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (Tourist Entry (Visa-Exempt Nationalities))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no visa application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Initial stay commonly granted up to 30 days; extensions may allow longer total stay
- Entry
- Single entry
Applies to nationalities in Bahamas Immigration visa-waiver arrangements; travelers still need to satisfy border-entry criteria and cannot work as visitors.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Visitor stay only.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, cards, bank evidence; Minimum amount: Sufficient means for intended stay
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Carry valid passport, onward/return ticket and support evidence.
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Document submission
Present documents to Immigration at entry.
Business visa (Business Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by nationality and mission
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Gainful occupation requires relevant work authorization.
Eligibility
-
Purpose of visit
For short business visits; no local employment.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business purpose/supporting documents may be requested
Student visa (Student Entry Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by case
- Validity
- According to approved status
- Entry
- Single entry
Students should confirm the proper long-stay process with Bahamas Immigration.
Eligibility
-
Purpose of visit
For study purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: No; Must show program dates: Yes
Tourist visa (Tourist Entry Visa (Visa-Required Nationalities))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by mission
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Applies to nationalities listed by Bahamas Immigration as visa-required; visa must be secured before travel via Bahamian consular channels.
Eligibility
-
Purpose of visit
For short visitor travel where visa is required.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Bahamas visa application; Form url: https://mofa.gov.bs/evisa-online-services/
How to apply
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Document submission
Submit visa package to mission/competent channel before travel.
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Processing wait
Await visa decision.
Work / Immigration visa (Work Entry Authorization (Work Permit Required))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by permit class
- Validity
- According to approved work permit
- Entry
- Single entry
Visitors are not allowed to engage in gainful occupation without work authorization.
Eligibility
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Employment
Employment requires approved work permit.
Required status: Approved work authorization
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: Bahamas Immigration Department; Permit number: As issued