Bahamas passport → Canada
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Bahamian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Canada at a glance
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
CA60.0°N · 95.0°WPhoto: Moxy
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Maple Leaf (Pantone).svg650 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCanada for other passports
- BahamaseTA180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern America for Bahamian passport holders
- United StatesVisa-free180 days
Common questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Bahamian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Bahamian citizens stay in Canada?
Up to 180 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Bahamian citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Bahamian citizens visit without a visa?
137 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bahamas passport ranks #21 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bahamian citizens (edited 26 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Canada before you travel.