Bahamas passport → United States

Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Visa-free entry180 days

Bahamian passport holders can visit the United States without a visa for up to 180 days.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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United States at a glance

Capital: Washington D.C.
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +1
Region: Northern America

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United States for other passports

BahamasVisa-free180 days
IndiaVisa required
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free180 days

Nearby in Northern America for Bahamian passport holders

CanadaeTA180 days

Common questions

Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Bahamian passport holders can visit the United States without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can Bahamian citizens stay in the United States?

Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Bahamian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United States?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.