Bahamas
France
France visa for Bahamian citizens
Entry requirement
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
French citizens travelling to the Bahamas
FranceBahamas Visa-free, 90 days Bahamas visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Bahamian citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bahamian citizens can stay in France
Bahamian citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bahamian citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Bahamian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Bahamian citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to the Bahamas
No visa is needed by French citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Bahamas and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for France?
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Bahamian citizens stay in France?
Bahamian citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
No visa is needed by French citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bahamian citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Bahamian citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.