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Bahamas Visa-free entry at a glance
- Government visa fee
- 0 (no Bahamas visa fee)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Indian nationals holding a valid visa for, or permanent residence in, the USA, UK, Canada or a Schengen country
- Arrival card
- Bahamas immigration/customs form (paper or e-form)
Do you need a visa to Bahamas?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Commonwealth Caribbean etc. — up to 90 days (8 months for US/Canada). Indians: visa-free 90 days if holding valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa; e-visa otherwise. can generally enter Bahamas without a visa. Indian nationals holding a valid visa for, or permanent residence in, the USA, UK, Canada or a Schengen country
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Commonwealth Caribbean etc. — up to 90 days (8 months for US/Canada). Indians: visa-free 90 days if holding valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa; e-visa otherwise. do not require a visa for Bahamas for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Bahamas Ministry of Tourism / Department of Immigration) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Bahamas visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry
Official fee: 0 (no Bahamas visa fee)- Validity
- Tied to the underlying foreign visa/PR
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- At check-in / on arrival
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://www.immigration.gov.bs/
Who needs it: Indian nationals holding a valid visa for, or permanent residence in, the USA, UK, Canada or a Schengen country
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Commonwealth Caribbean etc. — up to 90 days (8 months for US/Canada). Indians: visa-free 90 days if holding valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa; e-visa otherwise.
Required documents
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa or PR card
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of funds
- Accommodation details
Arrival card: Bahamas immigration/customs form (paper or e-form)
Extra charges: US/Canada Permanent Resident card holders limited to 30 days
US-transit travellers need US visa/ESTA for connections.
Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism / Department of Immigration · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Bahamas Tourist (Visitor) Visa
- Validity
- 3 months
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://www.immigration.gov.bs/
Who needs it: Indian nationals without a qualifying US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa or PR (diplomatic/official passport holders are exempt)
Required documents
- Application form
- Passport 6+ months validity
- Photos
- Return ticket
- Proof of funds
- Accommodation details
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Bahamas visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 240 days) | 240 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 240 days) | 240 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa required | 240 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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