Rwanda passport → Bahamas
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Rwandan passport holders can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
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
- RwandaVisa-free90 days
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 Rwandan passport holders
BarbadosVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
CubaeVisa90 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
Common questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Rwandan passport holders can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in the Bahamas?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Rwandan citizens get a visa on arrival in the Bahamas?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Rwandan citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Rwanda passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Rwandan citizens (edited 28 Mar 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.