Bahamas Visa Requirements
For 🇺🇸 United States passport holders
Great news! United States passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 240 days within any 180-day period.
Visa-free for US citizens.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
2 page(s) required
Multiple Entry
Allowed
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Tourist areas safe. Avoid Over-the-Hill area in Nassau. Dont walk alone at night.
Money & Costs
Daily Budget (USD)
Cards & ATMs
Widely accepted. USD accepted.
Tipping
15% expected.
Practical Info
Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 919 or 911
Getting There
Airport Transfers
Nassau: Taxi $35 to downtown, $50 to Paradise Island.
Local Transport
Taxis and jitneys. Inter-island flights. Ferries.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
December-April. Hurricane season June-November.
Cultural Notes
British influence. Junkanoo festival. Laid-back island life.
Insider Tips
Nassau and Paradise Island most popular. Out Islands for authentic experience.
Dress Code
Casual resort wear.