Bahamian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Bahamas for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Bahamas for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Bahamas e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bahamas visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Bahamas tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bahamas nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Bahamas in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Chicago: The Honorary Consulate of Bahamas in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 51 minutes)
- Texas: The Honorary Consulate of Bahamas in Texas, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 51 minutes)
- Washington: The Permanent Mission of Bahamas in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- New York: The Permanent Mission of Bahamas in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 51 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Bahamas in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 51 minutes)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Bahamas in Miami, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 51 minutes)
- Atlanta: The Consulate General of Bahamas in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 51 minutes)
Bahamas visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bahamas diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Bahamas from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,169,197 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,134,809 | -2.94% |
| 2010 | 1,157,734 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 1,111,883 | -3.96% |
| 2012 | 1,088,958 | -2.06% |
| 2013 | 1,067,355 | -1.98% |
| 2014 | 1,107,328 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 1,146,272 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 1,169,197 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1,157,734 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 1,100,421 | -4.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bahamas & United States comparison
Bahamas's area is approximately 10,010 km2 (3,864 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 913.83 times bigger than Bahamas.
As of October 2025, Bahamas's population is ~412316 people - 340,354,913 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Bahamas & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bahamas | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 412,316 | 340,767,229 | 340.4 million fewer people live in Bahamas than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 48 | 273 | Bahamas has 225 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 122 | 134 | Bahamas passport holders visit 12 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 35 | 1147 | Bahamian hosts 1112 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Bahamas in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Bahamas in 2018 was approximately 1,100,421.
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- Travel time: 2 hours 53 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025