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About the Bahamas
The Bahamas are a group of nearly beautiful 700 coral islands. Thirty of the islands are inhabited. It is located in the West Atlantic Ocean, 100 kilometers southeast of Florida, USA, and 80 kilometers northeast of Cuba. In general, the islands are flat and low-lying. The population is approximately 385,640 (2018). The capital is Nassau. The Bahamas’ islands are a tropical hotspot and one of the best vacation destinations in the world. It is the third-largest wine producer in the world and With over 250,000 bottles from 400 winemakers in 15 countries, the Graycliff collection includes some of the world’s rarest and most expensive wines.
The Andros Barrier Reef in its one of the world’s largest barrier reefs, stretching more than 190 miles in length – and the third largest living organism on the planet. Our waters are among the clearest on the planet. The Bahamas are well-known for their crystal-clear turquoise waters. It’s no surprise that The Bahamas is a popular filming location. In fact, The Bahamas has produced over 30 films.
Procedure to apply for a visa
Foreigners who want to visit The Bahamas for vacation or business need to obtain a visa before entering the country. You can check the Visa Requirements for Foreign Visitors to The Bahamas to determine your country’s visa requirements.
Eligibility
Any foreigner can travel to The Bahamas.
The process to fill the application
- The application form needs to be completed in BLOCK letters and in black or blue ink only.
- Moreover, submit the completed Bahamian Visa Application form along with supporting documentation.
- All applicants must appear in person at the nearest Bahamas Consulate or Embassy or can submit that online
- The Bahamian citizens who wish to sponsor a foreign visitor to visit The Bahamas must apply in person at the Bahamas Consular Division in Nassau, The Bahamas.
You can download the visa application form in English click here
You can download the visa application form in Espanol click here
Supporting Documents
For more information about the visa, you can contact the nearest Bahamas Consulate or Embassy for required supporting documents to be submitted with the application form supporting documents vary from Mission to Mission.
- Applicant must possession of a valid passport, with more than 6 months remaining, and a return ticket.
- 2 passport photos on white background
- A job letter/business license
- An original bank reference letter/statement
- Police report
- Hotel/Cruise itinerary
- Flight itinerary/ticket copy
- Must hold Copy of conference/invitation letter
- Must hold Copies of previously held visas
- Must hold a Copy of Children’s Birth Certificate to prove parental relations
- Must hold a Copy of a valid work permit (for Companies applying for a foreigner to take up employment in The Bahamas)
- All foreign who submit marriage, birth, and death certificate in support of a visa application must be legalized/Apostilled in the country of origin before submission
- Valid US visa (for Foreigners who wish to visit The Bahamas via cruise ship from the USA)
What are the fees?
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WHO NEEDS A eVISA TO ENTER THE BAHAMAS
WHO DOES NOT NEED A eVISA TO ENTER THE BAHAMAS?
Types of Visa
1. Self Sponsored Visa
Self-Sponsored Visitor Visas are issued to visitors to the Bahamas for leisure purposes. Documents needed to support single or multiple entry visas. Scan digital copies of the following documents, which must be current (i.e., less than 6 months old), and attach them to your application:
1. One passport-sized digital photograph in pdf format
2. Application form, completed and signed
3. Passport personal data and signature pages
4. A job application letter (less than 6 months old from your employer) or a duplicate of a current business license (for self-employed persons)
5. Must carry a genuine bank reference letter (less than 6 months old)
6. Police Report (less than 6 months old)
7. Certificate of Medical Fitness (less than 6 months old)
8. While in The Bahamas, the intended address of the hotel/cruise ship or residence.
9. Flight itinerary/travel dates proposed
10. a duplicate of the conference/invitation letter (where applicable)
11. A copy of the children’s birth certificates is required to demonstrate parental relationships (if applying for a visa for a child)
12. If you have previously visited The Bahamas, please bring a copy of your previous BAHAMAS visa (at least 3 are required for multiple entry consideration).
13. Proof of legal status in the country of residence, such as a work permit, a spousal permit, permanent residence cards, and so on.
2. Seaman Visa
This is issued to crew members of boats visiting The Bahamas for the purpose of trade or employees of cruise ships registered in The Bahamas.
Supporting documents required:
1 Application form completed and signed
2 . Passport personal data and signature pages
3. Police Report (less than 6 months old)
4. Must carry a Certificate of Medical Fitness (less than 6 months old)
5. If you have previously visited The Bahamas, please bring a copy of your previous BAHAMAS visa (at least 3 are required for multiple entry consideration).
6. Registration of a ship or boat
7. Proof of ownership of a ship or boat
8. Bahamas Customs issued a temporary cruising permit.
9. Dockage charges levied by the Bahamas Port Department
Validity of Visa
A single entry visa is valid for one entry to The Bahamas for a period of three (3) months.
A multiple entry visa is valid for multiple visits to The Bahamas for three, six, or one year.
Fees of Visa
| Single Entry Visas | |
|---|---|
| Visitor’s Visa | $100.00 |
| Seaman’s Visa | $110.00 |
| Multiple Entry Visas for Visitor’s & Seaman’s Visa | |
|---|---|
| 3 months | $110.00 |
| 6 months | $110.00 |
| 1 year | $110.00 |
| 3 years (NOT AVAILABLE online) | $500.00 |
What is the processing time?
The standard processing time for an eVISA is 7-10 business days, not including the submission date, assuming all supporting documents are in order at the time of initial submission and no interview is required.
Best Place to visit the Bahamas
1. Atlantis Paradise Island
This flamboyant, salmon-pink resort evocatively recreates the legend of Atlantis in the form of a luxury hotel, entertainment complex, aquarium, and water park.
Atlantis Paradise Island
2. Nassau
Despite the crowds of camera-toting tourists, Nassau, Bahamas, one of the Caribbean’s most popular cruise ship ports, manages to charm visitors.
Nassau
3. Exuma Cays Land & Sea
The seascapes at Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park are among the most beautiful in the Bahamas. Luminous water in electric blue hues merges with bone-white sand to form a stunning backdrop for a variety of water sports.
Exuma Cays Land & Sea
4. Harbour Island
Harbour Island, located northeast of Eleuthera, has long been a haven for the wealthy and famous.
Harbour Island
5. Grand Bahama Island
Grand Bahama Island, the northernmost of the Bahamas’ islands, is a popular destination for package tourists and cruise ships.
Grand Bahama Island