The Consulate reserves the right to refuse any visa, or to request any additional documentation where required. Missing documentation may lead to unsuccessful applications and denial of granting the tourist visa for the Bahamas. Yes, even though you may have made an application for a Bahamas visa in the past, you would still need to produce the documents that are outlined above at the time of your new application. The Visa processing time is five 5 business days, excluding American and Bahamian Holidays.
Expedited Visas are processed in two 2 business days. Bahamian visas are only valid for a period of three months from the date of issue. Therefore, you should ideally lodge your application in the two weeks before you intend to travel to the Bahamas.
If you intend to travel to the Bahamas in January, your application should be lodged in December. You cannot lodge the application before November, as the visa would expire before you even depart for the Bahamas.
Original and passport photos sized 2in x 2in are acceptable normal US passport sized photos ; the photos must be in color, but they must not be taken in a photo booth.
Applicants should not wear any glasses or hats; ears must be visible in the photo. Photos must NOT be taken at an angle or in profile; the applicant must face forward.
Photos should ideally be taken on the day of the application or at least recently taken within three weeks. They should have both a valid green card and national passport that is valid for six months from the date of departure from The Bahamas. Of , Comoros, Congo Dem. If persons were travelling on one of the passports listed above, a visa would be needed. For those persons travelling with passports where visas are not needed, entry clearance would need to be obtained from the Ministry of Tourism in The Bahamas.
An American national may stay for a maximum period of eight months without a visa in The Bahamas. Should they wish to extend their stay, application must be made to the Immigration Department for an extension of stay.
The applicant must contact the Immigration Dept. Tel: directly to enquire as to the documents needed for the extension. Those passport holders who do not require visas to enter the Bahamas would be granted leave to stay for any period of up to four weeks. Should you wish to stay beyond the time of leave granted, you would need to apply for an extension of stay for up to a maximum time frame of eight months.
Emergency situations do occur and the Bahamas Consulate General attempts to make every effort to respond to these emergencies.
Please call to enquire whether your application may be entertained under your extenuating circumstance. Visas are not issued at the airport or the harbour dock; therefore they must be obtained before arrival in The Bahamas. The adoption papers with photo identification should be in their possession. If those documents are not available, then a sworn affidavit from a notary public, along with photo identification, would suffice.
One full blank page must be in the passport in order to issue The Bahamas visa. You must therefore renew your passport at the nearest Consulate or Embassy in order to obtain a visa. A valid passport and visa if applicable. They should contact the nearest Bahamas Consulate or Embassy in their country of residence to obtain The Bahamas visa.
They may also transit a country where The Bahamas has a Consular Office. If the applicant is transiting or travelling to any other country before the visit to The Bahamas, they must obtain visas for that country first if applicable.
You should have in your possession proof that you intend to leave the country by other means; i. This is ordinarily what happens in this situation. However, security checks are very stringent at the airport nowadays and it is very unlikely that an airline would carry a passenger with an expired passport.
Yes, visas are issued based on the passport one holds in their possession and not duration of stay in The Bahamas. Diplomatic and official passports that require visas should be submitted with two passport photographs, travel itinerary and a Diplomatic Note from their Consulate or Embassy.
No, diplomatic and official passports are issued gratis free once they are accompanied by a Diplomatic Note from the relevant Embassy. Yes you can. You should also send a pre-paid self-addressed envelope to return your documents upon completion. In the first instance, you should approach the British Consulate or Embassy in your country of residence to obtain a Bahamas visa.
Nationals, who wish to visit The Bahamas and cannot obtain a visa in their country of residence, for whatever purpose, would have to travel to a Bahamas Consular Office to obtain the visa in person.
You should contact the Consulates in writing to ascertain the documentation required and procedure involved. The telephone contact is 1 You should ensure that when you contact them you have the following details at hand for reference: details of the aircraft make and model number , year of the aircraft, call sign of the aircraft, crew and passenger manifest, the arrival and departure details and the airport details of intended landing.
For those persons entering The Bahamas by private vessel, you are advised to have a letter of invitation from the owner of the vessel, along with documentary evidence docking papers, registration slips etc. You may also wish speak with an Immigration Official for further clarification — Tel: 1 Further information may also be obtained by writing your query to facsimile How do I obtain a work permit? Can I apply for a work permit while I am in The Bahamas? What are the criteria for a non-Bahamian person to obtain employment in The Bahamas?
In order to obtain employment as a non — Bahamian, the following criteria must be met: An employer who has a vacant post is required to advertise the post locally.
I have specialist skills. Which Ministry or Department should I contact to inquire about the availability of jobs in The Bahamas? How do I apply for a Police Character Certificate? What is the exchange rate of the Bahamian dollar? What currency can I use in The Bahamas?
Can I leave The Bahamas with Bahamian money? What hours can I do my banking? Track your visa online by providing your visa reference number. We process our visa fee through highly secured payment gate ways. Apply Visa. Bahamas Visa. Type of Visa Visa Category No.
About Bahamas Visa. Bahamas Visa Types. Documents required for Bahamas visa. Bahamas Visa Faq? How long will it take for me to get my Bahamas visa? A Bahamian visa usually takes around 2 weeks to get processed. Yes, if your visit is exceeding 8 months, you will need a visa to enter the country.
What happens if my name appears differently on the passport as it appears on the ticket? I am traveling with a child who is not my own. Are there any fees I have to pay to leave the country? How far in advance can I apply for the visa? If I am traveling with an adopted child and they do not have a birth certificate or any other documentation what can I do? If your test results haven't come yet, the only way to submit a Bahamas Health Visa application is thru Atlys.
Atlys would pre-process your application and generate a visa as soon as your test results are uploaded. It will be either accepted or rejected. You do not have to pay until you receive an acceptance. It can take up to a hundred hours to review your application.
Once your trip is reviewed and approved, you can obtain your Travel Visa after payment. You do not have to pay for the Bahamas Travel Visa until your application is approved. After you pay, you will receive your visa, which is a QR code. In such cases, it's advisable to call the Bahamas Travel Compliance Unit on The waiting times can be as long as four 4 hours, but once you get a hold of them, they act swiftly and usually approve your visa right away.
Unfortunately, the contact number might not work if your phone carrier does not support international calls. If you wish to save that time, use Atlys and let us do the work for you! Therefore, we advise buying an international plan beforehand to avoid paying hundreds of dollars in phone bills. For those who haven't received a visa in more than twenty-four 24 hours, we suggest first emailing them instead.
Once you pay, you can expect to see your Travel Visa available immediately on your dashboard. Please save a copy to your phone or print it and show it upon arrival in the Bahamas. COVID health insurance is included in the cost of your visa.
The full details are available here , and the main benefits include:. Read this discussion. Atlantic Medical Insurance Limited underwrites health insurance. The decision depends on various factors, such as meeting all COVID testing requirements, uploading an authentic report, and your recent international travel history.
If your application is denied, you may contact the Bahamas Travel Compliance Unit at healthvisa bahamas. Alternatively, contact Atlys , and we'll help you. All vaccinated travelers need to get a Rapid or PCR test within 5 days of departure. Unvaccinated travelers are required to get a mandatory Rapid Antigen test on the fifth day of their trip. An approved testing center must administer rapid Antigen tests. You can find approved testing centers here.
The fees for tests are included as part of the visa cost. Upon a positive RT-PCR report, travelers may choose to 1 leave the destination via approved medical transportation using either insurance or personal resources if they have a medical necessity as stated in the terms and conditions of the Health Insurance , or 2 begin quarantining at their place of stay for a day period, or length of stay.
On arrival and for a maximum of days, or the duration of stay, you will be required to answer the Bahamas Daily Health Questionnaire. Vaccinated travelers are exempt from taking the daily survey. For unvaccinated travelers staying longer than four 4 nights, a Rapid Antigen test on day five 5 of your visit is required. We also recommend taking a copy of your negative COVID test result, hand sanitizer, and enough face masks to prevent unexpected issues in the Bahamas.
If your visa is rejected, you will get an email indicating the reason.
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