Visa requirements for Bahamian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of The Bahamas. As of 2026, Bahamian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 158 countries and territories, ranking the Bahamian passport 18th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of normal passports travelling for tourist purposes:

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. 90 days Maximum 3 entries per calendar year 1 month 90 days Electronic Travel Authorization must be approved before travel and is valid for tourism purposes if holding a US Visa. 120 days Obtainable on arrival at Zvartnots International Airport or prior to travel online. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 30 days 14 days 6 months Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk National Airport if the support documents were submitted not later than 3 business days before expected date of arrival. 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 90 days 3 months Must have an international vaccination certificate. 90 days Visa fee is USD 40 per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period 90 days 90 days within any year period 90 days 3 months 3 months within any 6-month period 30 days 30 days 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. 45 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at Nelson International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. 3 months 30 days 180 days 90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period 7 days 90 days 3 months 3 months within any 6-month period 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 31 days 6 months 90 days 90 daysExtendable length of stay. 3 months 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 30 days up to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport 4 months 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days Must obtain an entry clearance from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel Entry clearance is not required if traveling as tourists on a charter flight. 1 year 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 90 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 90 days 90 days 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 60 days 30 days 3 months 90 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 days Conditions apply. Not available at all entry points.Visa on arrival obtainable at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing). 3 months 30 days 90 days Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). 30 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 1 month 1 month extendable for 2 additional months; granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. 90 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days 1 month 30 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 90 days 180 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 90 days 30 days Conditions apply 90 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. Online Visa eligible. 30 days 180 days 90 days 183 days 30 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 90 days 3 months 3 months within any 6-month period 30 days 6 months 6 weeks 6 months 60 days Visa is obtained online. 90 days 30 days 30 days within any 1-year period 3 months 30 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 30 days 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 days 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months during a 6 months period following the date of first entry in the Schengen Area 30 days Visa also available online. 90 days 30 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. 15 days 31 days 90 days 3 months 1 month 3 months 30 days 90 days and Crown dependencies 6 months 6 months Only if traveling through the Preclearance Facilities at Nassau or Freeport airports. 3 months 30 days 30 days Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. 90 days

Phú Quốc without a visa for up to 30 days. 90 days 3 months

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Stays longer than 28 days per 12-month period require a permit.Control (entry, settlement and commercial enterprises) ordinance 1960, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Gazette, consolidated version as of 3 May 2016. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). United States Visa not required if traveling through the Preclearance Facilities at Nassau or Freeport airports. Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

Non-visa restrictions

See also

Visa policy of Bahamas Bahamian passport

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