last edited Dec 11, 2019
Entry Requirements and Visa for the Bahamas
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Travelers
For tourist travel.
For French Citizens
For stays of less than 3 months, a passport valid for six months beyond the stay is required. A return or onward ticket is also theoretically mandatory.
In the case of air transit through the United States, which is quite common when traveling there, you must also comply with U.S. entry requirements.
Other Nationalities
For citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, and Canada, a passport valid for 3 or 6 months (depending on the case) after the planned departure date is sufficient, along with a return or onward ticket.
Unlike some islands that grant a "special status" (with visa exemptions for everyone) to cruise passengers regardless of nationality, the Bahamas apply the same entry requirements for all modes of transport used to reach their islands. In short, if someone needs a visa, it will be required whether they arrive by plane or cruise ship.
Long Stays
In Case of Offense
Consulates
In France
Although there is no official Bahamian representation in France (it is handled by the embassy in London), there is an honorary consulate in Paris at 5 rue de Beaune, 75007 Paris. Tel.: 01 42 86 03 60.
Other Countries
Belgium
There is no official Bahamian representation in Belgium (it is handled by the embassy in London).
Switzerland
- Honorary Consulate: Bahnhofplatz 9, Postfach 1175, CH-8021 Zürich. Tel. 44 226 40 42.
Canada
- Commonwealth High Commission of the Bahamas: 50 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, K1P 6L2, Ontario. Tel.: (613) 232 1724.
- Honorary Consulate: 68 Thorncrest Rd., Toronto, M9A 1S9, Ontario. Tel.: (416) 23 6776.