Visiting The Bahamas
visa-free entry or Electronic Entry Visa
Most nationalities can visit The Bahamas without a visa. Citizens of designated countries need an Electronic Entry Visa (EEV), applied for through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa portal, including when arriving by cruise ship from the United States. Permanent residents of the US, UK, Canada or Schengen countries do not need a Bahamas visa. Some nationals also qualify if they hold a valid visa from one of those countries; for example, Indian nationals with a US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa are exempt.
Visiting Bahamas
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Life in Bahamas
Money
3
Currency
Bahamian Dollar
BSD
Bahamian Dollar
Cost of living
109
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Your edge here Members
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Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors (sponsored visas) and seafarers.
Eligibility
Designated countries
Citizens of countries on the MOFA designated list need a visa, including when entering by cruise ship from the US.
Permanent residents of US/UK/Canada/Schengen
Do not need a Bahamas visa; show proof of permanent residence with a valid passport on entry.
Passport
You need a valid passport with more than 6 months remaining.
Official wording
Valid passport with more than 6 months remaining.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementMultiple entry
- Document checklistCompleted and signed eVisa application with digital passport photo
- FeesSingle-entry visitor visa
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 more requirement
- 7 documents
- 3 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Bahamas
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Other routes to Bahamas
- Work permitsAnnual Work Permit
- Permanent residencePermanent Residence
- FamilyResident Spouse Permit
- Status in-countryHome Owner Resident Permit
- CitizenshipBahamian citizenship
- Status in-countryPermit to Reside (Annual Permit) - students and dependants
Visit & tourism in other countries
- BhutanTourist visa with Sustainable Development Fee
- BotswanaTourism visa (for nationalities that need a visa) and 90-day visitor stay
- BelarusVisa-free entry (airports and European land crossings) and e-visa
- BelizeBelize visitor visa (where required) and visitor's permit extension
- CanadaSuper visa for parents and grandparents
- DR CongoeVisa (flying visa / visa volant) and airport visa
