Embassy
Embassy of Haiti in the Bahamas
Shirley Street and Sears Road
Bahamas visa requirements for Haitian citizens
Haitian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
HTI
Haiti
Going to
BHS
Bahamas
Visa needed
Apply at the embassy or consulate.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find the Bahamas's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Bahamas
Visit without a visa if you qualify; otherwise, apply before travel.
Visa not required For your passportForeign visa exemptionSome travellers can visit without a Bahamas visa using a foreign visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your foreign visa meets the entry rules.
- Pack your visa, passport and visitor entry documents.
- Show them to border staff.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- US, Canadian, UK or Schengen visa
- Return or onward travel details
- Funds or local sponsor details
- Proof of where you'll stay
- Arrival and departure card
- Check the required time left on your foreign visa before travel.
- A foreign visa does not give every nationality this exemption.
Visa not required For your passportPermanent residence card exemptionSome Dominican and Haitian travellers can visit using a foreign permanent residence card.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your card's country and expiry meet entry rules.
- Pack your original card, passport and entry documents.
- Show them on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- US, Canadian, UK or Schengen card
- Return or onward travel details
- Funds or local sponsor details
- Proof of where you'll stay
- Arrival and departure card
- Your card must prove permanent residence.
- Check the required time left on your card before travel.
eVisa For your passportSingle-entry visitor visaApply online for one visit if you need a visa and pay your costs.
- Fee
- 160
- Processing
- 7–10 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check whether you need a visa.
- Prepare scans and a digital passport photo.
- Apply on the official portal, upload documents and pay.
- Attend an interview or give fingerprints if asked.
- Travel with your visa and the passport used.
Documents required
- Signed application
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport details and signature pages
- Digital passport photo
- Employer letter or business licence
- Bank reference
- Police report
- Medical certificate
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Processing counts working days, excludes submission day, and assumes complete documents without an interview.
- Border staff decide your stay; the visa does not guarantee entry.
Visa not requiredUS or Canadian residentsCheck the visa exemption rules for people with US or Canadian permanent residence.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your passport's country rules and card expiry.
- Confirm you qualify before relying on this route.
- Pack your card, travel document and visit evidence.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- US or Canadian permanent residence card
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of where you'll stay
- Proof of funds
- Hotel booking
- Temporary work and study permits do not prove permanent residence.
- Indian travellers should confirm eligibility if relying on permanent residence alone.
eVisaMultiple-entry visitor visaAsk for repeat visits with proof of 3 past approved Bahamas visas.
- Fee
- 250 or 500; currency not stated
- Processing
- 7–10 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Gather visitor documents and 3 past approved Bahamas visas.
- Choose multiple entry on the official portal.
- Upload your documents and pay.
- Contact the Visa Office for the longest visa.
Documents required
- Visitor visa documents
- Passport valid 6 months
- Digital passport photo
- 3 past approved Bahamas visas
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of funds
- Hotel booking
- The longest visa needs an application outside the portal; approval is not guaranteed.
- Online processing counts working days; border staff decide each stay.
eVisaSponsored visitor visaApply online when someone in The Bahamas pays for and backs your visit.
- Fee
- Visitor fee plus 20; currency not stated
- Processing
- 7–10 days
How to apply
- Gather your documents and your sponsor's documents.
- Choose Sponsored Visitor Visa on the official portal.
- Upload the documents and pay.
- Send any extra information the Visa Office requests.
Documents required
- Applicant and sponsor passports
- Applicant and sponsor police records
- Applicant medical certificate
- Applicant and sponsor bank references
- Work or business evidence
- Signed invitation with visit dates
- Current utility bills
- Digital passport photo
- Return ticket
- Processing counts working days, excludes submission day, and assumes complete documents without an interview.
- Provide English translations where needed.
Sources (17)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Bahamas Immigration: Entry Requirements
- Bahamas Immigration: Nationality Rules, Special Exemptions and Vaccination
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Visa Information for Foreigners
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Electronic Visa Services
- Official Bahamas Electronic Visa Portal
- Official Visa Application Form
- Bahamas High Commission London: Visas
- Bahamas Embassy Washington: Entry and Work Questions
- Bahamas High Commission Ottawa: Visa Requirements and Fees
- Bahamas High Commission Ottawa: Visa FAQ
- Bahamas Embassy Havana: Travel, Transit and Medical Applications
- Bahamas Immigration: Short-Term Work Permit
- Bahamas Immigration: New Work Permit
- Bahamas Immigration: Resident Spouse Permit
- Bahamas Immigration: Permit to Reside
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Regulations
- Foreign Affairs: Visa Fee Notice
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Coming from Haiti
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyBSD $
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency911 or 919 police
Planning your Bahamas trip
Best time to go: Winter is mild, with temperatures around 60°F (16°C). Summer may bring hotel deals, but hurricane season runs from June to November.
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- Nassau Old Town and Pirate museumTwo more places to visit while exploring Nassau.
- Lucayan National ParkA national park listed among Freeport's sights.
- Port LucayaAnother place to visit in Freeport.
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About Bahamas
The Bahamas is an archipelago of hundreds of islands and cays southeast of the United States.
- Capital
- Nassau
- Money
- Bahamian dollar ($), United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Do haitian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Haitian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Bahamas visa?
At the Bahamas's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help haitian citizens enter the Bahamas?
We have no record of the Bahamas relaxing its rules for haitian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do bahamian citizens need a visa for Haiti?
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for Haiti. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to the Bahamas?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize Bolivia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Bahamas are easier for haitian citizens?
Grenada, Bolivia, Angola, Benin Gambia, and 3 more let haitian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Bahamas?
Find the Bahamas's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in the Bahamas?
Bahamian dollar ($) and United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Bahamas?
English.
How strong is the Haiti passport?
It ranks #87 and reaches 43 destinations without applying ahead.
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