Bahamas
Russia
Russia visa for Bahamian citizens
Entry requirement
Bahamian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Where Bahamian citizens apply for a visa for Russia
Russia has no embassy or consulate in Bahamas on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Russia in Havana560 km
5ta Avenida 6402, La Habana
- Embassy of Russia in Kingston781 km
Norbrook Drive 22, Kingston
- Embassy of Russia in Santo Domingo1,059 km
Calle Helios 98, esquina Calle Las Palmas 9, Bella Vista, Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Russia covers the Bahamas from its embassy in Havana, Cuba (560 km from Nassau). Other nearest Russian missions to Nassau are in Kingston, Jamaica (781 km) and Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (1,059 km). Russia sets which of its missions takes applications from the Bahamas; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Russian citizens travelling to the Bahamas
RussiaBahamas Visa-free, 90 days Bahamas visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bahamian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Bahamian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bahamian citizens apply
Russia has no embassy or career consulate in the Bahamas. Bahamian citizens apply through a mission of Russia accredited to the Bahamas from abroad; the official visa portal of Russia names the right place.
Russia’s neighbours for Bahamian citizens
Georgia, China, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland and Norway admit Bahamian citizens visa-free. Belarus and North Korea require Bahamian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to the Bahamas
Russian citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Bahamian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Is there an embassy of Russia in the Bahamas?
No. Russia has no embassy in the Bahamas. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Havana, Cuba for the Bahamas.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Russian citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Bahamian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Bahamian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.