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Passport/Visa
Passports Passport valid for at least six months from date of departure from The Bahamas required by all except: (a) 1. nationals of Canada and the UK and its colonies, provided holding a birth certificate, a citizenship card or a voter’s card together with a photo ID for stays of up to three weeks. Passports, however, are required for re-entry into the UK; (b) 2. nationals of the USA, provided holding a passport not expired by more than five years, original or certified birth certificate, naturalisation certificate together with an official photo ID, for stays of up to eight months. Visas Required by all except the following: (a) 3. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to three months (eight months for nationals of Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Malta, The Netherlands and the UK), except nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia who do need a visa; (b) 4. nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Turkey and the USA for stays of up to eight months; (c) 5. nationals of Commonwealth countries for stays of up to eight months (three months for nationals of Namibia and South Africa), except nationals of Brunei, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Mozambique, Nigeria and Pakistan who do need a visa; (d) 6. nationals of Chile, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep) and Mexico for stays of up to three months; (e) nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela for stays of up to 14 days; (f) nationals of French, Dutch, Portuguese and Ecuadorean overseas territories, and of Hong Kong (SAR), Monaco and Vatican City (who should contact the Consulate to find out the maximum length of visit without a visa); (g) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or next connecting aircraft within three days, provided holding confirmed onward documentation and passport. Note Nationals of Haiti and the Dominican Republic do need a visa when in transit. Types of visa and cost Single-entry: 15; Multiple-entry: 20 (three to six months); 30 (six to 12 months). Validity Usually three months. Applications for extension should be made to the Director of Immigration. Application to Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section. Application requirements (a) Completed application form. (b) Valid passport. (c) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay. (d) Two passport-size photos. (e) Itinerary of trip. (f) Return or onward ticket and documents to enter any other country to which travel is planned. (g) Stamped self-addressed envelope if applying by post. (h) Proof of employment or enrolment in University. (i) Proof of hotel booking or letter of invitation if staying at a private home. Note: Applications should be made in person. Working days required Dependent on nationality of applicant, a minimum of 24 to 48 hours, maximum of six weeks. Applications made by post and from some nationals may take longer to process. Enquire at the Consulate or Embassy for further details. Temporary residence Apply to the Director of Immigration, PO Box N-831, Nassau, The Bahamas (tel: (242) 322 7531; fax: (242) 326 0977). |