Non-US Citizens

Canada:

Canadian Citizen

To enter The Bahamas through the U.S. Canadian citizens need a Valid Passport accompanied by a return or onward journey ticket and proof of funds to support the visit. Visits are not to exceed 21 days.

If traveling directly to and from The Bahamas without stopping in the U.S., one of the following documents is required:

1. An official birth certificate

• For persons 17 years of age and older:
  An original birth certificate issued by the Canadian government or court-certified copy (raised or ink seal) is required, accompanied by an official photo ID issued by the Canadian government (driver’s license or voter's card). Current and expired IDs are accepted. Student photo ID alone is not acceptable as adequate documentation.
• For persons 16 years of age and younger:
  A birth certificate is all that is required. If the traveler is a student and possesses a student ID, the traveler should also carry the student ID to facilitate being processed by Bahamas Immigration.
• For persons 16 years of age and younger, traveling alone:
  A notarized parental letter of consent is required. In the case of organized group travel, a letter is not necessary. It is assumed that the chaperon has obtained prior permission.
• NOTE: A laminated credit card-sized birth certificate is acceptable, as long as it is an original or certified copy (raised or ink seal).

2. An Original Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate

• NOTE: A married woman whose birth certificate does not match her government issued identification should also bring along her marriage license.

Canadian Resident (non-citizen)

To enter the Bahamas directly from Canada or through the U.S. Canadian Residents are required to present a valid passport and a Canadian Permanent Resident Card.

If your stay is longer than 30 days you will also need a Bahamas Visa.

Non-U.S. Citizen (currently residing in the U.S.):

To enter The Bahamas, non-U.S. citizens need the following documentation:

For visits NOT exceeding 30 days:
An Alien Registration Card (Green Card) and a Valid National Passport from their country of birth are required.

For visits exceeding 30 days:
A Valid National Passport and a Bahamas Visa are required. For more information on obtaining a Visa, click here

Other Countries:

To enter The Bahamas directly or through the U.S., citizens from countries other than the U.S. and Canada are required to present a valid passport which must be current up to your travel period and some countries are also required to have a Bahamas visa. If you are departing The Bahamas for a country that has the passport validity requirement of six (6) months beyond the dates of travel, then that requirement will be enforced. You must also have a return, or onward journey ticket, and proof of funds to support your visit. To view the entry requirements for your country of birth, please click here.