Bahamian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Bahamas for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Bahamas for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Bahamas e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bahamas visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Bahamas tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bahamas.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bahamas.
If you are looking for Bahamas visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bahamas nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Honorary Consulate of Bahamas in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 56 minutes)
Bahamas visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bahamas diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Bahamas from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13,583 | N/A |
| 2009 | 14,704 | 8.25% |
| 2010 | 14,564 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 14,704 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 14,704 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 14,004 | -4.76% |
| 2014 | 13,288 | -5.11% |
| 2015 | 13,353 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 12,952 | -3.00% |
| 2017 | 13,887 | 7.22% |
| 2018 | 12,952 | -6.73% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bahamas & France comparison
Bahamas's area is approximately 10,010 km2 (3,864 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 54.70 times bigger than Bahamas.
As of October 2025, Bahamas's population is ~412316 people - 65,579,203 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Bahamas & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bahamas | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 412,316 | 65,991,519 | 65.6 million fewer people live in Bahamas than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 48 | 267 | Bahamas has 219 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 122 | 143 | Bahamas passport holders visit 21 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 35 | 479 | Bahamian hosts 444 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Bahamas in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Bahamas in 2018 was approximately 12,952.
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- Travel time: 17 hours 9 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025