Visas
Visas are submitted ONLINE ONLY
The Bahamas is a major tourist destination and for this reason every effort is made to keep visitor immigration formalities to a minimum. Citizens of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, most other Commonwealth countries, the European Union, and many other countries do not require visas for The Bahamas.
All persons are advised that they must have the following documents upon entering The Bahamas:
- Passports, valid for at least six (6) months from date of departure from The Bahamas.
- A return or onward ticket;
- Documentation (visa, re-entry permits etc.) to enter a country other than The Bahamas for which one is ticketed;
- Sufficient funds to finance the visit to The Bahamas
- Evidence of accommodation for the duration of the trip
Electronic visas can now be renewed online at https://mofa.gov.bs/evisa-online-services/
If you need a visa, instructions are linked here and an application form may be downloaded here.
Visa Fees
USD $160.00 single entry visa; USD $250.00 multiple entry visa up to 1 year.
Official and Diplomatic Visas are NOT available for online application. Please contact the Visa Office for non-online application.
Please note that if you are a visa national, then you are required to obtain a visa before travelling to The Bahamas regardless of whether you are travelling by air, cruise ship, or private yacht.
The standard processing time for an eVISA is 7-10 business days, not including the submission date and providing that all supporting documents are in order at the time of your initial submission and no interview is required.
Visa Application and Requirements
CLICK HERE: https://mofa.gov.bs/evisa-online-services/
