India passport → Bahamas
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Indian passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal 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
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Canada visa or PR
- Schengen visa
Sources disagree on visa-free versus visa on arrival. A multiple-entry US visa helps if transiting the US.
Sources disagree on some details here. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026.
Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens (Wikipedia); Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa (Travel Dham, Aug 2026).
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
- 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 Indian passport holders
BarbadosVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
JamaicaVisa-free
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free90 days
Trinidad and TobagoVisa-free90 days
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival42 days
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Indian passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Indian citizens stay in the Bahamas?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Bahamas?
Not under the standard rules.
Is the Bahamas easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Canada, Schengen visa, Indian 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 Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Bahamas before you travel.