BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, CONSULAR DIVISION eVISA ONLINE SERVICES
Welcome to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Online Portal for Electronic Entry Visas (EEV). In keeping with the Ministry’s commitment to provide efficient, quality customer service, the Ministry is pleased to launch eVISA Services. The Ministry will extend its services for Sponsored Visas in the future.
WHO NEEDS A VISA TO ENTER THE BAHAMAS?
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Belarus
Bhutan
Bosnia
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Cote d’Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
India *If you have a valid Schengen, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America Visa, you do not need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter The Bahamas. You must present the aforementioned visa together with your valid passport to Immigration at time of entry into The Bahamas.
If you are a Permanent Resident of the Schengen Countries, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America you do not need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter the country. You must present proof of Permanent Residency status for the aforementioned countries together with your valid passport to Immigration at time of entry into The Bahamas.
All other Indian Nationals need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter the country.
Those citizens of countries that require a visa to enter The Bahamas will need a visa when entering The Bahamas via cruise ship from the United States of America.
All visa applicants must be in possession of a valid passport with more than 6 months remaining.
An Electronic Entry Visa (EEV) does not guarantee entry into The Bahamas. Bahamas Border Management Officers have the right to deny entry into The Bahamas.
VISA CATEGORIES
Self Sponsored Visa
Self-Sponsored Visitor Visa is issued to persons travelling to the Bahamas for the purpose of leisure.
Supporting documents required for Single or Multiple Entry Visas:
Scan digital copies of the following documents must be current i.e. less than 6 months old and appended to your application:
A job letter (less than 6 months old from your employer) or a copy of a valid business license (for self-employed persons)
An original bank reference letter (less than 6 months old)
Police Report * (less than 6 months old)
Medical Certificate(less than 6 months old)
Intended address of Hotel/Cruise or residence while staying in The Bahamas
Proposed Flight itinerary/travel dates
Copy of conference/invitation letter (where applicable)
Copy of Children’s Birth Certificate to prove parental relations (if applying for a visa for a child)
Copies of previous BAHAMAS Visas if visited The Bahamas before (at least 3 are required for multiple entry consideration).
Proof of legal status in country of residence i.e. work permit, spousal permit, permanent residence cards etc.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL FOREIGN MARRIAGE, BIRTH, DEATH, AND POLICE REPORTS/CERTIFICATES MUST BE TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH (WHERE APPLICABLE)
*POLICE REPORTS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS MUST COME FROM DIRECTION CENTRALE DE LA POLICE JUDICIAIRE, LE BUREAU DE RENSEIGNEMENTS JUDICIARES – (DCJP)
Seaman’s Visa
A Seaman’s Visa is issued to crew members of boats temporarily visiting The Bahamas for the purpose of trade or employees of cruise ships that are registered vessels of The Bahamas.
Supporting documents required for a Single Entry or Multiple Entry Seaman’s Visa:
Scanned digital copies of the following current (i.e. less than 6 months old) photo and supporting documents are required to be appended to your application:
Copies of previous BAHAMAS Visas if visited The Bahamas before (at least 3 are required for multiple entry consideration).
Ship or Boat registration
Proof of Ship or Boat ownership
Temporary cruising permit issued by Bahamas Customs
Dockage fees from Bahamas Port Department
PLEASE NOTE: ALL FOREIGN MARRIAGE, BIRTH, DEATH, AND POLICE REPORTS/CERTIFICATES MUST BE TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH (WHERE APPLICABLE)
* POLICE REPORTS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS MUST COME FROM DIRECTION CENTRALE DE LA POLICE JUDICIAIRE, LE BUREAU DE RENSEIGNEMENTS JUDICIARES – (DCPJ)
PLEASE NOTE
A self-sponsored visitor is a person who is able to support themselves financially while visiting The Bahamas.
Sponsored visas are NOT available for online application. Please contact the Visa Office for non-online application.
Official and Diplomatic Visas are NOT available for online application. Please contact the Visa Office for non-online application.
WHO DOES NOT NEED A VISA TO ENTER THE BAHAMAS?
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Azores
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dubai
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Fujairah
Galapagos Island
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Holy See
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India *If you have a valid Schengen, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America Visa, you do not need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter The Bahamas. You must present the aforementioned visa together with your valid passport to Immigration at time of entry into The Bahamas.
If you are a Permanent Resident of the Schengen Countries, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America you do not need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter the country. You must present proof of Permanent Residency status for the aforementioned countries together with your valid passport to Immigration at time of entry into The Bahamas.
All other Indian Nationals need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter the country.
A single entry visa is valid for one entry only to The Bahamas with the time frame of three (3) months.
A multiple entry visa is valid for multiple entries to The Bahamas for periods of three (3) months, six (6) months and one (1) year. However, the applicant must provide scanned copies of three (3) previous successful visas to The Bahamas as supporting documents.
The following fees are payable at the time of VISA application and are non-refundable.
Single Entry Visas
Visitor’s Visa
$160.00
Seaman’s Visa
$160.00
Multiple Entry Visas (Visitor’s Visa & Seaman’s Visa)
3 months
$250.00
6 months
$250.00
1 year
$250.00
3 years (NOT AVAILABLE online)
$500.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Fees can be paid by Credit or Debit Card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express type ONLY)
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO OBTAIN A VISA?
The standard processing time for an eVISA is 7-10 business days, not including the submission date and providing that all supporting documents are in order at the time of your initial submission and no interview is required.
INTERVIEW (and fingerprints of the visa applicant taken, if required)
Applicants will be interviewed at their selected visa office in the “Preferred Appointment” details section of the online portal. Bring the completed application form, visa confirmation page and original documents with you. Where necessary, applicants will be directed to another Bahamas Overseas Office by email.
ARRIVAL IN THE BAHAMAS
PLEASE NOTE: All persons must present the passport used to apply for the visa and the Electronic Entry Visa (EEV) to the Immigration Officer on arrival in The Bahamas.
VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please select your country of citizenship from the drop-down list and click on the country to view specific requirements for that country.
Select your country of citizenship
If you have a valid Schengen, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America Visa, you do not need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter The Bahamas. You must present the aforementioned visa together with your valid passport to Immigration at time of entry into The Bahamas.
If you are a Permanent Resident of the Schengen Countries, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America you do not need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter the country. You must present proof of Permanent Residency status for the aforementioned countries together with your valid passport to Immigration at time of entry into The Bahamas.
All other Indian Nationals need a BAHAMAS VISA to enter the country.
Valid email address
Valid passport
Type of Visa selected
(Select only one)
Self Sponsored Visitor Visa
Seaman’s Visa
Entry type selected
(Select only one)
Single Entry
Multiple Entry
Acceptable recent digital photograph in jpg
Acceptable Scanned Supporting Documents in PDF
Valid Credit or Debit Card
(Mastercard, Visa or American Express)
Your Country is in list “WHO DOES NOT NEED A VISA TO ENTER THE BAHAMAS?”
APPLICANTS TRACKING, RESUMING AND UPDATING APPLICATION FORM AS REQUESTED BY VISA OFFICE
Access Online Application Homepage to:
Track Application
Resume Application
Access for Applicants contacted via email by Visa Office for additional requirements:
Warning: Do not access this section unless you received an email from the Visa Office
$ Pay Visa Fee
Submit new photograph
Submit documents
CONTACT US
Please contact us for more information concerning eVISAs Online. Our support team is available in Nassau, Bahamas during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). You may contact us at telephone number: 1 (242) 323-5578 or email enquiries to: evisaoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
When emailing please state in the subject line your first name and last name, and in the body of the text provide your passport number and the application ID you were given when you submitted your information.
There will be no refunds once payment has been made.
Last updated: 2020.05.12
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