Bahamas tourist visa

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get an e-Visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa. Some holders of foreign visas, permanent residence permits or diplomatic and official passports also qualify.

There are 7 options: Visa-free entry for up to 8 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for up to 3 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for Hong Kong citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for Canadian or US permanent residents (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport (no visa at all); Visitor e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa).

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States qualify. Citizens of European Union member states other than Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Italy and Luxembourg qualify. Citizens of the other listed countries also qualify. Citizens of Hong Kong qualify. Citizens of India qualify if they hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States or a Schengen Area member state. They also qualify with a permanent residence permit issued by the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area member state. Holders of a permanent residence permit issued by Canada or the United States qualify. Holders of diplomatic or official passports of Haiti and India qualify. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of Cuba also qualify.

Yes: Visitor e-Visa (online visa). Citizens of other countries and territories who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain an e-Visa.

Up to 8 months, 3 months or 90 days for the listed citizenship groups.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Bahamas visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On the Bahamas's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.