Visa Assistance

Bahamas

Visa requirements, fees, validity and documents for travel to Bahamas.

2 visa types
Starting from $20
Checked 29 Sept 2026

1. Visa Types

Open a type to see processing time, stay, fees, and documents.

Processing time

No Bahamas eVISA for this path. Border officer decides leave to land.

Stay period

Leave to land as granted at the border. Overstay is an offence; apply for a visitor extension before the granted period ends if they need longer.

Validity

Present the valid US, UK, Canada or Schengen visa, or proof of permanent residence in those places, with the Indian passport.

Visa Fees and Charges

No Bahamas visitor visa fee when this exemption applies

Entry	Label	Fee
—	No Bahamas visitor visa fee when this exemption applies	$0

About This Visa

Indian ordinary-passport holders who hold a valid Schengen, United Kingdom, Canada or United States visa do not need a Bahamas visa. Permanent residents of Schengen countries, the UK, Canada or the USA also do not need a Bahamas visa. Show that visa or permanent-residence proof with a valid passport to Immigration on arrival.

All other Indian nationals need a Bahamas visa before travel. Diplomatic and official Indian passport holders do not need a visa. An Electronic Entry Visa never guarantees entry — Border Management may refuse landing.

Documents Required

Exemption path

Valid Indian passport (at least 6 months’ validity; passport cards not accepted)
Valid Schengen, UK, Canada or US visa — or proof of permanent residence in Schengen / UK / Canada / USA
Return or onward ticket / means of departing
Funds for the stay (or a local sponsor)
Completed Bahamas Immigration embarkation / disembarkation card

Processing time

Standard eVISA: 7–10 business days after a complete first submission, not counting the submission day, if no interview is needed. Interview (and fingerprints if required) at the preferred Bahamas visa office named in the portal.

Stay period

Single-entry visa: one entry within three (3) months. Multiple-entry: periods of 3 months, 6 months or 1 year as issued. Leave to land at the border is separate — Immigration may grant up to about 90 days depending on the case; extend before it ends if needed.

Validity

As shown on the Electronic Entry Visa (EEV). Passport used for the application must be the passport presented on arrival.

Visa Fees and Charges

Single entry

Visitor’s visa — non-refundable

$160

Multiple entry

3 months / 6 months / 1 year — non-refundable

$250

Multiple entry

3 years — not available online

$500

Sponsored visitor facilitation fee (if that path is used)

$20

Entry	Label	Fee
Single entry	Visitor’s visa — non-refundable	$160
Multiple entry	3 months / 6 months / 1 year — non-refundable	$250
Multiple entry	3 years — not available online	$500
—	Sponsored visitor facilitation fee (if that path is used)	$20

About This Visa

Indian ordinary-passport holders without a qualifying US / UK / Canada / Schengen visa or permanent residence need a Bahamas visitor visa before travel. Usual staff path: self-sponsored visitor visa (leisure) on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVISA portal. Sponsored visitor visas (host in The Bahamas pays) are also online. Official and diplomatic visas are not online — contact the Visa Office.

Passport must have more than 6 months remaining. Fees are non-refundable. Pay by Visa, Mastercard or American Express only. On arrival, show the same passport and the EEV to Immigration.

Documents Required

Self-sponsored visitor (scans less than 6 months old)

1 digital passport-sized photograph in PDF (MOFA photograph specifications)
Completed and signed application form (PDF)
Passport personal-data and signature pages
Job letter (< 6 months) or valid business licence if self-employed
Original bank reference letter (< 6 months)
Police report (< 6 months)
Medical certificate (< 6 months)
Intended hotel / cruise / residence address in The Bahamas
Proposed flight itinerary / travel dates
Conference or invitation letter if applicable
Child: birth certificate to prove parental relationship
Multiple entry: copies of at least 3 previous successful Bahamas visas
Proof of legal status in the country of residence (work permit, spousal permit, PR, etc.) if not applying from citizenship territory

Foreign marriage, birth, death and police papers must be in English (or translated). Sponsored path: sponsor and applicant each upload their separate lists (invitation, utility bill, employment / bank papers, etc.).

2. Good to Know

Rules and notes that apply to every visa type

How to apply

Check the exemption. Qualifying third-country visa or PR → no Bahamas visa. Otherwise open the MOFA eVISA portal.
Choose self-sponsored visitor (or sponsored visitor if a host in The Bahamas is funding).
Upload current scans, pay the non-refundable fee by card, wait 7–10 business days if the file is complete and no interview is needed.
If interviewed: take the form, confirmation page and originals to the preferred Bahamas visa office named in the portal.
Travel with the same passport and the EEV printout / digital copy Immigration will check.

Who can apply

Indian ordinary-passport holders: Bahamas eVISA unless they qualify for the US / UK / Canada / Schengen visa or PR exemption.
Indian diplomatic or official passports: no visa.
Self-sponsored = traveller funds the trip. Sponsored = Bahamian resident or legal entity funds and guarantees the trip.
Seaman’s visa is for ship crew — not the holiday visitor path.

Embassy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Division (eVISA)
Goodman’s Bay Corporate Centre, 2nd Floor, West Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence
eVISA support: Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00 EST (not public holidays)
Tel: 1 (242) 397-9300 · evisaoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
General MFA: mofabahamas@bahamas.gov.bs · +1-242-356-5956
https://mofa.gov.bs/evisa-online-services/

Bahamas Immigration Department
P.O. Box N-831, New Providence
Tel: (242) 225-5337 · (242) 322-7530-5
https://www.immigration.gov.bs/

Usual staff path is the eVISA portal. Use overseas officers only if the portal or Visa Office directs.

How to track

On the eVISA homepage: Track Application or Resume Application. If the Visa Office emails for more papers, use only the links they send (pay fee, new photo, new documents). Email subject: applicant name; body: passport number and application ID. No refunds after payment.