Bahamas passport → Nigeria
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Bahamian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Nigeria at a glance
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Region
- Western Africa
Nigeria for other passports
- BahamasVisa required
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
CanadaeVisa90 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Bahamian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival45 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Bahamian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Bahamian citizens stay in Nigeria?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Bahamian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?
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 Nigeria before you travel.