eVISA Online Services
WELCOME TO eVISA
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?
- 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
WHO DOES NOT NEED A VISA TO ENTER THE BAHAMAS?
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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
Or Contact BAHAMAS OVERSEAS OFFICERS THAT FACILITATE VISAS
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