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Who needs a visa for the Bahamas?

Entry rules for the Bahamas by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 125 countries and territories can visit the Bahamas without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 73 need a visa before they travel.

Visa-free
125
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
73

About 4.0 bn people (49% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to the Bahamas: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The BahamasReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Bahamas entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free8 months15United States, Türkiye, United Kingdom, ItalyMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas
Visa-free3 months109China, Brazil, Bangladesh, RussiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas
Visa requiredNot stated69Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, EthiopiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas
Visa requiredNot stated4India, Saudi Arabia, Haiti, Dominican RepublicMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas
With another visa or permit3 months2Haiti, Dominican RepublicMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas
With another visa or permit3 months2India, Saudi ArabiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas
With another visa or permitNot stated1IndiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas
Visa-freeNot stated1AndorraMinistry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas

Visa-free for 8 months: the US, Türkiye, the UK and 12 more

15 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 8 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked United States of America: Diplomatic, ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from a visa to enter The Bahamas for up to 8 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked United Kingdom of Great Britain: Diplomatic, ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from a visa to enter The Bahamas for up to 8 months.

Visa-free for 3 months: China, Brazil, Bangladesh and 106 more

109 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 3 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked Argentina (Argentine Republic): Diplomatic, ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from a visa to enter The Bahamas for up to 3 months.

Visa required: Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria and 66 more

69 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked Afghanistan: Diplomatic, ordinary, and official passport holders are required to obtain a visa to enter The Bahamas.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked Cuba, Republic of: Diplomatic and official passport holders are exempt from a visa to enter The Bahamas for up to 3 months. Ordinary passport holders are required to obtain a visa to enter The Bahamas.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked Who Needs Visas to Enter The Bahamas Designated Countries

Visa required: India, Saudi Arabia, Haiti and 1 more

4 nationalities

Without the qualifying visa or residence card.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked All other Ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter The Bahamas.

With another visa or a residence permit, 3 months: Haiti and the Dominican Republic

2 nationalities

Visa-free with a valid permanent residence card or visa of Canada, the UK, the US or a Schengen state, valid for at least 6 more months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked Haiti: Ordinary passport holders are exempt from a visa to enter The Bahamas for up to 3 months if they are in possession of a valid permanent residence card or a visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or a Schengen Member State

With another visa or a residence permit, 3 months: India and Saudi Arabia

2 nationalities

Visa-free with a valid visa of Canada, the UK, the US or a Schengen state, valid for at least 6 more months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked India, Republic of: Ordinary passport holders are exempt from a visa to enter The Bahamas for up to 3 months if they are in possession of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or a Schengen Member State

With another visa or a residence permit: India

1 nationality

Visa-free with permanent residence of a Schengen state, the UK, Canada or the US: show proof of it with the passport at entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas (eVISA online services, checklist for Indian nationals), checked If you are a Permanent Resident of the Schengen Countries , United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America you do not need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter the country.

Visa-free: Andorra

1 nationality

Everyone not listed above: visa-free.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked Who Needs Visas to Enter The Bahamas Designated Countries

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, evisa.mofa.gov.bs. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Bahamas, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit the Bahamas?

It depends on your passport: 125 nationalities are visa-free and 73 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to the Bahamas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked 3 Nov 2026). Or visa-free with a valid visa of Canada, the UK, the US or a Schengen state, valid for at least 6 more months. Stay: 3 months.

Do US citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit the Bahamas visa-free for up to 8 months (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, checked 3 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Bahamas visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at evisa.mofa.gov.bs.

Sources and changes

  1. MOFA Bahamas: Visa information for foreigners (by country)mofa.gov.bs · checked 3 Nov 2026
  2. MOFA Bahamas: eVisa (Electronic Entry Visa) online servicesmofa.gov.bs · checked 3 Nov 2026
  3. MOFA Bahamas: Who needs visas to enter The Bahamasmofa.gov.bs · checked 3 Nov 2026
  4. Official application site (evisa.mofa.gov.bs)evisa.mofa.gov.bs · checked 3 Nov 2026
  1. Bahamas: Indians with permanent residence in the US, the UK, Canada or a Schengen state need no visa
  2. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas. No change since.

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