Northern Mariana Islands visa requirements for Bahamian citizens
Entry to Northern Mariana Islands is restricted for bahamian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
BHS
Bahamas
MNP
Northern Mariana Islands
Entry is restricted
The B-2 or B-1/B-2 visa covers tourism and other short visits.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Fee
- US$185
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Bahamian citizens in Northern Mariana Islands
Visa-free entry requires U.S. preclearance in the Bahamas
- Apply for entry at a U.S. preclearance facility in the Bahamas.
- Bring your Bahamian passport.
- Ages 14+: bring Royal Bahamas Police Force certificate showing no criminal record.
- Police certificate must be issued within the past six months.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Northern Mariana Islands limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Northern Mariana Islands
Use a visitor visa or a visa-free route you qualify for.
Visa requiredUS visitor visaThe B-2 or B-1/B-2 visa covers tourism and other short visits.
- Fee
- US$185
How to apply
- Fill in the online DS-160 form.
- Pay the application fee.
- Book your appointment and gather your documents.
- Attend an interview if required.
Documents required
- Passport
- DS-160 confirmation
- Visa photo
- Fee receipt, if required
- Trip and funding proof, if requested
- Fingerprints
- Interview
- The border officer decides how long you can stay.
- Check current visa and entry limits for your nationality.
Sources (23)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Official Guam–Northern Mariana Islands electronic travel authorization portal
- Official authorization eligibility FAQ
- Border agency carrier guidance on authorization and passports
- Electronic authorization implementation rule
- Suspension of the China-only travel authorization program
- ESTA and other immigration fee adjustments
- U.S. Visa Waiver Program
- ESTA application and general processing information
- Visitor visas and medical treatment
- Canadian and Bermudian exemptions
- Transit visas
- B-1 business visa fact sheet
- Student visas and dependants
- Temporary worker visas
- Northern Mariana Islands-specific CW and E-2C visas
- Formal nonimmigrant visa application requirements
- Family immigration
- Immigrant visa petition process
- Visa validity and authorized stay
- Border agency admission and Compact guidance
- Palau Compact privileges
- Nationality-based entry and visa restrictions
- Current visa interview-location instructions
Coming from Bahamas
- MoneyUSD $Same as home
- Time+15h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageCarolinianSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Northern Mariana Islands trip
Best time to go: The dry season runs from December to June. Typhoon season starts in late August or early September and lasts until January.
- World War II bunkersThe islands have many bunkers linked to the fighting during World War II.
- Northern Saipan memorialsThese remember Japanese soldiers and civilians who jumped from the cliffs because they feared capture by United States forces.
- Underwater war remainsThe waters contain many shipwrecks and rusting tanks from World War II.
Scams to watch for in Northern Mariana Islands
- Car break-insThieves break into parked cars to steal belongings. Reports do not describe a particular trick or method of entry.
- Hotel room and apartment burglarySome visitors have reported belongings stolen from hotel rooms or apartments. No specific entry method is described.
- MuggingA thief uses threats or force to take belongings. Muggings and other violent crimes against tourists are described as extremely rare; the frequency label should not be read as evidence that they happen regularly.
About Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands are a commonwealth of the United States in the western Pacific.
- Capital
- Saipan
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- Carolinian, Chamorro, English
- Time zone
- UTC+10:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Is entry to Northern Mariana Islands restricted for Bahamian citizens?
Bahamian citizens can enter without a visa if they apply for admission at a U.S. preclearance facility in the Bahamas. To enter without a visa, you must apply for admission at a U.S. preclearance facility in the Bahamas. Travellers aged 14 or older must present a police certificate issued within the previous six months showing no criminal record.
Where can Bahamian citizens enter Northern Mariana Islands?
Only through: A U.S. preclearance facility in the Bahamas..
Do bahamian citizens need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands?
Bahamian citizens need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Northern Mariana Islands visa?
At Northern Mariana Islands'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 bahamian citizens enter Northern Mariana Islands?
We have no record of Northern Mariana Islands relaxing its rules for bahamian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Northern Mariana Islands?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Northern Mariana Islands are easier for bahamian citizens?
Kiribati, Micronesia, Palau, Cook Islands Fiji, and 3 more let bahamian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Northern Mariana Islands?
Find Northern Mariana Islands's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Northern Mariana Islands?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Northern Mariana Islands?
Carolinian, Chamorro and English.
How strong is the Bahamas passport?
It ranks #23 and reaches 134 destinations without applying ahead.
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