Visitor entry guideVisa and entry requirements for The Bahamas
Start with your citizenship and residency status. ConchPort presents the key information clearly, while the Department of Immigration remains the final authority.
Check before travelling: Entry decisions are made by border management officers in The Bahamas. Requirements can change and may depend on citizenship, residency, travel route and length of stay.
Important exceptionIndian nationals
A visa is not required when the traveller holds a valid visa for, or permanent-resident status in, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada or a Schengen country. Indian diplomatic or official passport holders are also exempt. Other Indian nationals require a visa.
Cruise travelThe same visa rule applies
Citizens of countries on the designated list need a visa when arriving by cruise ship from the United States or when flying to join a cruise through The Bahamas.
Visa applicantsPassport validity
The current eVisa guidance says visa applicants must have a passport with more than six months remaining. An issued eVisa does not guarantee admission.
Before departure
Simple travel checklist
PassportConfirm that it satisfies the current validity requirement for your traveller category.
Visa statusUse the country checker above and apply before travel if required.
Return or onward travelKeep proof of your planned departure available.
Final verificationRecheck the Department of Immigration and your carrier shortly before departure.
Verified 8 September 2026: The list above is transcribed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa guidance, which states that it was last updated on 1 April 2026. Obvious spelling errors and legacy country names in the source are clarified here without changing the visa classification.