Bahamas Passport & Visa Requirements

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Visa Agencies: Avoid the stress and queues, get a visa agency to arrange your visa.
Travel Visa Pro, San Francisco, USA. 1-888-470-8472 or www.TravelVisaPro.com
Global Visas, London, UK. 0207 190 3903 or www.globalvisas.com

Entry requirements for Americans: United States passport holders must have a valid passport or a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified birth certificate. A visa is not required for travel to the Bahamas for visits not exceeding eight months.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to eight months. A passport is required, valid for six months after entry, or some form of official photo identification with a birth certificate and/or citizenship card.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians should take a passport or other form of government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. If travelling with a passport, Canadians may stay in the Bahamas for up to one month without a visa; if travelling with other identification documents the maximum stay without a visa is 21 days. Extensions may be granted.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians do not require a visa, but a passport valid for a minimum of six months is necessary.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South African nationals must hold a passport valid for at least six months, but no visa is required.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealanders do not require a visa, but a passport valid for at least six months is necessary.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least six months, but no visa is needed for stays of up to three months.

Passport/Visa Note: All visitors must be in possession of a return or onward ticket, plus proof of funds, and with the exception of nationals of Canada and the US, all visitors must hold passports which are valid at least six months after entry. Cruise ship passengers must hold a ticket for their ship. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travellers travelling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.