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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 been ratified. [4]
Visa exemption agreement for all passport holders was signed with Rwanda in September 2024 and it is yet to be ratified. [5]
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. [6]
Most visitors arriving to the Bahamas were from the following countries of nationality: [7] [8]
| Country | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 835,925 | 354,555 | 1,473,543 | 1,304,551 | 1,145,072 | 1,182,518 | 1,169,250 | 1,129,454 | 1,086,719 |
 Canada | 11,744 | 42,945 | 134,501 | 126,444 | 111,039 | 124,922 | 148,522 | 142,002 | 121,983 |
 United Kingdom | 6,244 | 8,019 | 36,766 | 36,240 | 33,540 | 34,824 | 31,694 | 27,538 | 26,741 |
 Mexico | 3,709 | 1,494 | 5,755 | 5,547 | 5,827 | 7,669 | 5,915 | 5,662 | 5,293 |
 Brazil | 3,466 | 1,912 | 10,644 | 8,261 | 8,718 | 7,672 | 9,303 | 10,306 | 9,896 |
 Jamaica | 3,007 | 1,382 | 6,496 | 6,883 | 6,980 | 6,980 | 7,004 | 7,136 | 7,925 |
 Colombia | 1,807 | 717 | 2,631 | 2,536 | 2,234 | 3,613 | 3,145 | 3,348 | 4,364 |
 South Africa | 1,746 | 943 | 2,307 | 2,046 | 1,813 | 1,816 | 2,028 | 1,772 | 1,550 |
 Germany | 1,680 | 2,541 | 11,592 | 12,982 | 13,119 | 11,274 | 11,522 | 11,418 | 10,538 |
 France | 1,673 | 4,106 | 18,923 | 17,550 | 16,748 | 15,173 | 15,017 | 16,550 | 15,699 |
 Switzerland | 1,062 | 997 | 5,832 | 6,099 | 6,251 | 6,581 | 6,520 | 6,187 | 5,743 |
 Italy | 1,055 | 2,000 | 13,730 | 13,579 | 13,403 | 12,699 | 10,913 | 11,275 | 10,528 |
 Argentina | 902 | 991 | 5,046 | 6,602 | 7,398 | 7,474 | 5,611 | 5,519 | 5,830 |
| Total | 886,381 | 428,962 | 1,806,223 | 1,633,445 | 1,439,102 | 1,481,832 | 1,483,748 | 1,421,860 | 1,363,487 |
Visitors to Kyrgyzstan must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
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.
Visitors to Mali must obtain a visa from one of the Malian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
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 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 South Africa is how the South African government determines who may and may not enter South Africa. Visitors to South Africa must obtain a visa from one of the South African diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries, in which case they get a "Port of Entry Visa". Visitors who require a visa must apply in person and provide biometric data.
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.
The Republic of Rwanda, a member of the East African Community, allows citizens of all countries that are not visa-exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. In addition, they may also obtain an e-Visa online before departure.
Visitors to Nauru must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the countries eligible for free visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 3 months. Transit visas are not required if the connecting flight leaves within three hours of arrival in Nauru. Business visitors must have a local sponsor.
Visitors to Angola must obtain either a visa in advance from one of the Angolan diplomatic missions or a pre-visa online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa online or from one of the diplomatic missions of São Tomé and Príncipe prior to arrival unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Uganda must obtain an e-Visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Mozambique allows most countries that are not visa exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. However, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa online or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.
Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda must obtain an Electronic Entry Visa (EEV), unless they come from 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.
A foreign national wishing to enter Eswatini must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the eligible visa exempt countries.
Visitors to the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa from one of the Republic of the Congo diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries that can obtain a visa on arrival.
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. Electronic visa is also available.
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.
Visitors to Sierra Leone must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
