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Foreign Nationals In
Transit to The Bahamas
Citizens
of which country need apply for a Bahamas Tourist Visa?
Click here to view list .
For those individuals who will
require a visa
Please note the new Visa Fees listed below.
Permanent
Residents of Canada are required to have proof of Landed Immigrant status
(Immigration 1000 form).
Most citizens of the British Commonwealth Countries must have a valid
passport and return ticket. Nationals of the following British Commonwealth
countries do require a visa to travel to The Bahamas:
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India
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Nigeria
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Ghana
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Pakistan
Persons wishing to travel to The Bahamas should possess a valid US
multiple entry visa, with the exemption of the following:
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F1 visa holders- students may travel to
The Bahamas on an expired F1 visa as long as the Form I-20 is valid. Please
note that the authoring officer from the institution attended must sign the
back portion of the form. The form is valid for 1 year from the date of the
signature.
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J1 visa holders- exchange students may
travel to The Bahamas on an expired J1 visa as long as the Form IAP - 66 is
valid. The exchange student may travel even if he/ she holds a one entry
visa.
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Persons with Authorization for Parole of
an alien into the United States form (I512) may leave the US and return
until the date indicated on the form or the stamp in the travel document.
This applies whether or not the person has a valid US visa.
I am now ready to apply for a visa, what
else do I need to accompany my application?
Once you are ready to submit an application
for a Travel Visa to the Bahamas, the other Items necessary are listed under the
" Visa Application Items." heading.
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Visa Application Items
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1 completed application form. (Completed Application
Form Must be signed by applicant).
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Valid Passport (passports
must not expire within six months of application).
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Valid United States Multiple Entry Visa or Proper
Documentation to enter a third country.
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ONE (1) Passport photo taken within
the last year (black and white or color).
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Visa fee (Cash, Money
order or Travelers Check only) Single Entry Visa -$55.00.
Multiple- Entry Visa - $65.00
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.If paying in cash-
please have exact amount. Otherwise, please make payment payable
to "The Bahamas Consulate General. Citizens of Haiti and Lithuania
require an additional Fee of $20.00 (Referral Fee). This Fee is Non-
Refundable if your application is refused. "Please do not send
personal checks."
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Proof of travel plans (original
and copy). i.e. return ticket, cruise voucher or travel itinerary.
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Please Note the following:
Turn
over period
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If hand delivered, 24
to 48 hours
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If delivered by
mail 24 hours to one (!) week
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** referrals- up to six (6) weeks**
**Same day
issuance is considered only in exceptional cases**
Can I apply by mail?
Yes. If applying by mail:
Payment for return
postage by either certified mail, registered mail, post office next day service,
federal express, etc. Must be submitted.
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Please Note:
Adobe Acrobat Reader (pdf format)
is required to download or view this Visa Form.
Visa Application Form
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