From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card
Complete the card for the immigration interview. The Ministry of Tourism says the digital card is being piloted only on selected flights; the traditional paper card remains available alongside the pilot. Keep the stamped portion for your departure.
Open Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation CardDetails that can change your plans
Final permission is decided at the border
Meeting the visitor entry criteria does not guarantee admission. The Bahamas Department of Immigration says officers assess each traveler at the border and may refuse permission to land.
Official guidanceApply before your permission to land expires
A visitor extension is discretionary and requires an in-person interview. The Immigration Department lists a non-refundable $200 processing fee, a return ticket or temporary cruising permit, valid passport, local address, landing card, reason for the request and an applicable visa among the application requirements. The fee does not guarantee approval.
Official guidanceBahamas at a glance
- Capital
- Nassau
- Currency
- BSD
- Calling code
- +1-242
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Palau need a visa for Bahamas?
For tourism in Bahamas, travelers using an ordinary passport from Palau should arrange an eVisa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card?
Required for this route. Complete the card for the immigration interview. The Ministry of Tourism says the digital card is being piloted only on selected flights; the traditional paper card remains available alongside the pilot. Keep the stamped portion for your departure. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my stay in Bahamas?
A visitor extension is discretionary and requires an in-person interview. The Immigration Department lists a non-refundable $200 processing fee, a return ticket or temporary cruising permit, valid passport, local address, landing card, reason for the request and an applicable visa among the application requirements. The fee does not guarantee approval.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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