Passports

Bahamas Entry Requirements

New U.S. government regulations require all adults and children (even newborns) to have a valid passport for all international travel by air. This regulation also applies to travel to The Islands of the Bahamas.

The U.S. Government offers two types of passport processing: routine service and expedited service.

If you choose routine service, the U.S. Government states that you will receive your passport ordinarily within 6-8 weeks after application. They warn that processing times can vary depending on workload and occasional unforeseen circumstances and busier travel season times.

The U.S. Government also offers expedited service for those travelers needing a passport quickly. In this case, the government states that you will receive your passport, if you pay additionally for expedited service and two-way overnight delivery, ordinarily in about 3 weeks. This service costs an addtional $60 per application, plus overnight delivery costs.

In this section of our site, we'll explain in great detail the passport application process and walk you step-by-step through the passport application process. We'll also give you information about how to renew a passport or how to replace a lost or stolen passport.

For a detailed how-to guide, please review the choices below and click on the appropriate link.

• I need a new passport
• I need a new passport for my child who is under 16 years of age
• I need to renew my passport
• I need to replace a lost or stolen passport
• Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? Call the Bahamas passport team toll free at 1-800-523-7682. Our passport specialists answer all calls within three rings…there are no recordings. Call center hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST weekdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Saturdays and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST Sundays. Please…Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.