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Visitors to The Bahamas must obtain an e-Visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
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Visitors to The Bahamas must obtain an e-Visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Nationals of the following countries and territories can visit the Bahamas for 3 months without a visa unless otherwise stated: [1] [2] [3]
1 – 8 months for citizens of Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, 3 months for other citizens.
2 - 8 months.
3 – 8 months, 3 months for U.S. citizens or nationals residing in Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
4 - including permanent resident card holders who are visa-exempt for a maximum of 30 days.
Holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Haiti and holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued to nationals of Cuba do not require a visa for the Bahamas.
Visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passports was signed with India but not yet ratified. [4]
Indian citizens with visa issued by the United States, Canada, United Kingdom or any Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Citizens of other countries must obtain an e-Visa. [5]
Most visitors arriving to the Bahamas were from the following countries of nationality: [6]
| Country | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 1,146,272 | 1,107,328 | 1,067,355 |
 Canada | 151,739 | 144,141 | 123,744 |
 United Kingdom | 28,022 | 23,831 | 24,006 |
 France | 13,353 | 13,288 | 14,004 |
 Germany | 9,906 | 10,059 | 8,934 |
 Italy | 8,815 | 9,102 | 8,362 |
 Brazil | 8,388 | 9,350 | 8,880 |
 Jamaica | — | — | 6,291 |
 Switzerland | 5,751 | 5,489 | 5,045 |
 Argentina | 5,090 | 4,805 | 5,047 |
| Total | 1,483,915 | 1,427,066 | 1,365,586 |
Most visitors to Indonesia may obtain a visa on arrival to Indonesia, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries.
However, some countries must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Indonesian diplomatic missions before being allowed to enter Indonesia.
All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months as well as a valid return ticket.
Passport with validity of more than 3 months can be accepted in special cases or business travel.
The immigration officer at the port of entry may ask the passenger to produce any necessary documents.
Visitors to Mongolia must obtain a visa from one of the Mongolian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Visitors to Tonga must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for a Visa Waiver on Arrival. Visa applications must be sent to the Principal Immigration Officer in Nuku'alofa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Venezuela must obtain a visa from one of the Venezuelan diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry. Naturalized Venezuelan citizens, must hold in addition to their passport and National Identity Card, the original of the official decree of their naturalization issued by the Venezuelan government. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to the Marshall Islands must obtain a visa in advance unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for a visa on arrival.
The visa policy of Costa Rica requires that any foreign national wishing to enter Costa Rica must obtain a visa from one of the Costa Rican diplomatic missions, unless they hold a passport issued by one of the 95 eligible visa exempt countries or if the fulfill the requirements for a substitute visa. Costa Rican visas are documents issued by the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería, which is part of the Ministry of Interior and Police, with the stated goal of regulating and facilitating migratory flows.
Visitors to Colombia must obtain a visa from one of the Colombian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Nigeria require a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Most visitors to Iran must obtain an e-Visa, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries or countries that are ineligible for an e-Visa, in which case they must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Iranian diplomatic missions around the world. Travellers arriving in Iran must hold passports that are valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay.
Visitors to Qatar must obtain a visa, unless if they are citizens of one of the GCC countries or if they are citizens of one of the countries eligible for a visa waiver on arrival.
Visitors to Oman must obtain a visa prior to travel unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries.
Most visitors to Mozambique can obtain a visa for Mozambique, either on arrival or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world in advance, unless they are a national of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Mozambique is part of the Southern African Development Community, meaning that members of most other SADC countries do not require a tourist visa if visiting Mozambique for tourism purposes.
Visitors to Barbados must obtain a visa at one of the Barbadian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Saint Kitts and Nevis must obtain a visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to the Democratic Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa from one of the Democratic Republic of the Congo diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of visa-exempt countries, citizens who can obtain a visa on arrival or citizens eligible to obtain an e-Visa.
In recent years, it is possible to arrange a tourist visa for visiting the Virunga National Park through the park itself.
Visitors to Laos must obtain a visa from one of the Laotian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for a visa on arrival or an e-Visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Cuba must obtain a visa before travel or a tourist card from one of the Cuban diplomatic missions, travel agencies or authorized airlines unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Nicaragua must obtain a visa from one of the Nicaraguan diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries that can obtain a visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Sudan must obtain a visa from one of the Sudanese diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold passports valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visitors to Ghana must obtain a visa from one of the Ghanaian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are either visa exempt or whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
