Dominican Republic passport → Bahamas
Do Dominican citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Dominican passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a US visa, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Dominican passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:
- US visa
- Canada visa or PR
Sources disagree on visa-free versus visa on arrival. A multiple-entry US visa helps if transiting the US.
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Bahamas at a glance
- Capital
- Nassau
- Currency
- Bahamian dollar (BSD), United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1242
- Region
- Caribbean
Bahamas for other passports
- Dominican RepubliceVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free240 days
United KingdomVisa-free240 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa-free28 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Caribbean for Dominican passport holders
DominicaVisa-free
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
JamaicaVisa-free180 days
Trinidad and TobagoVisa-free90 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
CubaeVisa90 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
BarbadosVisa required
Common questions
Do Dominican citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Dominican passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Dominican citizens stay in the Bahamas?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Dominican citizens get a visa on arrival in the Bahamas?
Not under the standard rules.
Is the Bahamas easier for Dominican citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Canada, Dominican citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. Sources disagree on visa-free versus visa on arrival. A multiple-entry US visa helps if transiting the US.
How many countries can Dominican citizens visit without a visa?
73 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Dominican Republic passport ranks #58 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.