Bahamas
United States
United States visa for Bahamian citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires Bahamian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bs.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in the Bahamas
- Embassy of the United States in Nassau
Shirley Street 235, Nassau
The United States has 1 mission in the Bahamas, with its embassy in Nassau.
US visas issued to citizens of the Bahamas
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 15,001 | 16,499 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,176 | 966 |
| Exchange (J) | 93 | 51 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 306 | 280 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 163 | 119 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 179 | 159 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 16 | 6 |
| Total | 16,934 | 18,080 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 12.8% | 14.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 18,080 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Bahamas, the 60th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 91%, student visas 5%. That is 7% more than in fiscal year 2024 (16,934).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Bahamas received 7,963, 22% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.5% for citizens of the Bahamas in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 12.8%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of the Bahamas anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in the Bahamas.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to the Bahamas
United StatesBahamas Visa-free, 240 days Bahamas visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from the Bahamas to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bahamian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Bahamian citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bahamian citizens apply
In the Bahamas, applications go to the US embassy in Nassau, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Bahamian citizens
Mexico admits Bahamian citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to the Bahamas
US citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 240 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Bahamian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in the Bahamas?
The US embassy in the Bahamas is in Nassau.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
US citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 240 days are visa-free.
Can Bahamian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Bahamian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.