Barbadian visa for Bahamian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Bahamian passport holders visiting Barbados for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Bahamian citizens to enter Barbados for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Barbados e-visa for Bahamian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Barbados visa on arrival for Bahamian citizens | Not Available | |
Barbados tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Bahamian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Barbados.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Barbados.
If you are looking for Barbados visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Bahamas, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Barbados nearest your place of residence.
- Miami: The Consulate General of in Miami, ~ 298.37 kilometers (185.40 mi) away from Nassau, Bahamas. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 27 minutes).
- Havana: The Embassy of in Havana, ~ 552.42 kilometers (343.26 mi) away from Nassau, Bahamas. (Working hours: Close now).
Barbados visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Barbados diplomatic mission offices to Bahamas for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Bahamas traveling to Barbados from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Bahamas) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 57 | N/A |
| 2009 | 52 | -8.77% |
| 2010 | 53 | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 57 | 7.55% |
| 2012 | 54 | -5.26% |
| 2013 | 51 | -5.56% |
| 2014 | 52 | 1.96% |
| 2015 | 59 | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 63 | 6.78% |
| 2017 | 66 | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 68 | 3.03% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Barbados & Bahamas comparison
Barbados's area is approximately 430 km2 (166 sq mi), while the area of Bahamas is approximately 10,010 km2 (3,864 sq mi). This means Bahamas is 23.28 times bigger than Barbados.
As of October 2025, Barbados's population is ~289099 people - 123,217 fewer people than the population of Bahamas.
We have highlighted Barbados & Bahamas’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Barbados | Bahamas | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 289,099 | 412,316 | 123217 fewer people live in Barbados than Bahamas |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 40 | 48 | Barbados has 8 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Bahamas. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 128 | 122 | Barbados passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 35 | Barbadian hosts 7 fewer foreign missions than Bahamas. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Bahamas travel to Barbados in one year?
The number of visitors from Bahamas visiting Barbados in 2018 was approximately 68.
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| Sunrise | 18:22 PM | |
Useful Information
- Bridgetown to Nassau: 2142.26 km (1331.14 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 27 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025