Bahamas visa - find out how to get one

Dreaming of the Bahamas? Making plans for a wonderful vacation in these magical islands? There is nothing more exciting than the anticipation of future adventures. However, before you dive into the world of exploration and incredible experiences, you need to deal with the visa issue.

These islands welcome tourists from all over the world, and the process of obtaining a visa to the Bahamas is not very complicated. On the contrary, it is simple and convenient, especially in the digital age.

Citizens of some countries are allowed to enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of 65 countries can apply for a visa to the Bahamas online, in a couple of clicks, from their home or office, filling out an application form and providing the necessary documents.

And remember, if your Bahamas vacation is so exciting that you want to extend your stay, don't worry. The visa extension procedure is also available online, allowing you to enjoy this paradise even longer.

If your dream is to live in the Bahamas for an extended period of time, you can take the opportunity to apply for an annual residency permit. You must first legally enter the Bahamas as a visitor and then apply while you are already here. This type of permit can be renewed if necessary.

Once you have lived in the Bahamas with an annual permit for five years, you can also apply for permanent residency. This opens up your options for a stable and long-term stay in these beautiful islands.

• E-visa
• Transit
• Working
• Investment
• Student
• Sailor
• Visa

The Bahamas e-visa allows travelers from 75 countries to apply for a visa online, without having to visit a consulate or embassy. This convenient process simplifies travel arrangements and saves time. You can apply for an e-visa on your own through the official website of the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is also possible to use the services of Buch-dein-Visum.de to ensure that you receive your e-visa within the agreed timeframe.

An e-visa issued by the Bahamas government should not be used as a work visa for employment in the Islands. The e-visa is not intended for employment in the Bahamas and it is illegal to use it for this purpose. If you intend to be employed in the Bahamas, you should contact the overseas office and apply for a work visa.

The Bahamas also offers the option of obtaining a visa on arrival. Citizens from a number of countries, such as India, who hold valid visas issued by the US, UK, Canada or any Schengen country are entitled to a 90-day stay on arrival. This visa is issued at the time of entry and holders can stay on the island for the specified period of time.

As for visitors arriving on cruise ships, they should pay attention to the issue of entry visas unless they are citizens of countries that have visa-free travel with the Bahamas. In addition, their departure from the island must also be by cruise ship.

A transit visa will be needed to transit through the Bahamas. A Bahamas transit visa is valid for 24 hours.

U.S. citizens or nationals residing in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands may stay in the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.

Indian nationals holding a visa issued by the US, Canada, UK or any Schengen member state can obtain a visa on arrival for up to 90 days. The rest of the Indian nationals have to get an e-visa.

Citizens of the remaining countries must obtain an e-visa before traveling to the Bahamas.

The cost of a visa to travel to the Bahamas depends on your nationality, the type of visa and the urgency of processing. The price includes consular fees for application processing and service fee for document preparation. We also provide optional additional services such as online visa application, international health insurance and priority services. We recommend using the visa calculator to find out how much a visa to the Bahamas, including additional services, costs online.