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:

• 1 digital passport sized photograph in pdf format (see Bahamas eVISA Photograph Specifications) 

In PDF format:

• Completed and signed application form
• Personal data and signature pages of your passport (click here to see sample)
• 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)

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:

• 1 digital passport sized photograph in pdf format (see Bahamas eVISA Photograph Specifications)

In PDF format:

• Completed and signed application form
• Personal data and signature pages of your passport (click here to see sample)
• Police Report * (less than 6 months old)
• Medical Certificate (less than 6 months old)
• 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)