Bahamas Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian 1
USA 2
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No/3
Australian No
Canadian No
USA No/4
Other EU No/3
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport valid for at least six months from date of departure from The Bahamas required by all nationals referred to in chart above except:

Note:
As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 3. nationals of Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden for visits of over three months; nationals of Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and the UK for stays of over eight months;
(b) 4. nationals of the USA for stays of over eight months.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Single-entry: £45; Multiple-entry: £55(three to six months). Payable by cash only.

Validity

Usually three months. Applications for extension should be made to the Director of Immigration.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.

Working Days Required

Dependent on nationality of applicant, a minimum of 48 hours, maximum of six weeks. Applications made by post and from some nationals may take longer to process. Applicants are advised to make their applications at least six weeks before their departure date to the Bahamas. Enquire at the consulate or embassy for further details.
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