Bahamas Travel Visa

*For specific information regarding the Bahamas visa for Indians, please see our section on this in the FAQs below.

Is There a Bahamas Visa on Arrival (VoA)?

No, this country does not have a VoA policy at this time. Fortunately, the EEV is considered more reliable, as the application process is quick and easy and you already hold the approved document upon your arrival at the airport.

Bahamas Visa Application Process

To request the EEV, all applicants must fill in the Bahamas visa application form online through the Byevisa website.

The Bahamas visa requirements are as follows:

• A passport, valid for at least 6 months past your intended travel dates, and with 2 blank pages.
• A valid email address, where we’ll send your approved travel document.
• 2 passport-size photos with a white background (2 in x 2 in).
  • The photos should be recent, up to 6 months old.
  • They should be at 600 dpi.
  • Selfies are not permitted.
  • Your facial expression should be neutral, not smiling with your mouth closed.
  • Your makeup should be neutral.
  • You can wear modest jewellery only.
  • You must face the camera directly, with a full face view.
  • Your ears and hairline must be visible.
  • You can only cover your head for religious or medical reasons, and you must obtain prior permission for this. Contact us to learn more.
  • Your clothing should be in colour and your shoulders covered.
  • You must not wear any military or civil servant badges or ornaments.
• A job letter or business license for self-employed persons), less than 6 months old.
• An original bank reference letter or statement, less than 6 months old.
• A police report, less than 6 months old.
• A medical certificate, less than 6 months old.
• Hotel booking and/or cruise itinerary.
• Copy of conference/invitation letter, if applicable.
• A valid US entry permit (for foreigners visiting this country via a cruise ship from the US).
• A copy of your children’s birth certificate legalised/apostilled in your country of origin, if applicable.
• An interview may be required.
  • Applicants will be interviewed at the visa office you choose in the ‘Preferred Appointment’ section of our online form.
  • Be sure to bring your completed application form, your EEV application confirmation page, plus your original supporting documents.

To prevent any delays with processing, please make sure all of the above documents are in English and are uploaded in PDF format.

Bahamian EEV Application Form and Documents

To complete the application with Byevisa, you first select whether you wish to apply for a Single- or Multiple-Entry travel document.

Importantly, please note that the Multiple-Entry passes are only an option for visitors who have visited this country previously without overstaying their entry permit. During the application process, you will be asked to support this fact by providing scanned copies of 3 previous successful entry permits.

Then, you request your ‘Self-Sponsored’ entry permit, which simply means that for this visit you cover your travel costs, as opposed to your company or government.

Then, to fill in the application, you fill in the following information:

• Your Personal Details:
  • Your visa type (in this case, ‘Visitor’).
  • Your surname.
  • Your given names.
  • Your gender.
  • Your date of birth.
  • Your country of birth.
  • Your city of birth.
  • Your nationality.
  • Your national ID number.
• Your Passport Details:
  • Your passport number.
  • Your passport issue date.
  • Your passport expiry date.
  • Your passport’s place of issue.
  • Your passport’s country of issue.
• Your Visit Information:
  • The purpose of your visit.
  • Your date of arrival.
  • Your length of stay in days.
  • Your available funds for your stay.
  • If you’re travelling with your spouse or children.
• Your Interview Choices:
  • Your preferred visa office to attend an interview.
  • Your preferred appointment day.
  • Your preferred appointment time.
• Your Contact Information:
  • Your address.
  • Your home, work and mobile phone numbers.
  • Your email address.
• Your Work Details:
  • Your employment type.
  • Your employer’s name.
  • Your employer’s phone number.
  • Your profession.
  • Years employed there.
  • Your company address.
• Your Family Information:
  • Your marital status.
  • Your spouse’s details, if appropriate.
  • An emergency contact’s details.
• Your Accommodation Details:
  • The hotel where you’re staying.
  • Your host’s name.
  • Your host’s phone number.
  • Your mode of arrival.
  • Your hotel’s address.
• Other Information:
  • If you’re ever committed a crime or terrorism.
  • If you’ve previously visited the Bahamas.
  • If you’re previously applied for a visa here.
  • If you’re ever been deported from here.
  • Details of previous visits to this country (if you’re applying for a Multiple-Entry pass, you must present scanned copies of 3 previous entry permits).