Canada
Bahamas
Bahamas visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 240 days.
- Maximum stay
- 240 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bahighco.ca
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bahamian citizens travelling to Canada
BahamasCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of the Bahamas
Travel advice for the Bahamas
- 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.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to the Bahamas can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Bahamas at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Bahamas (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Bahamas (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in the Bahamas
Canadian citizens may stay in the Bahamas for up to 240 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Bahamas.
Bahamian citizens travelling to Canada
Before flying to Canada, Bahamian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 240 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in the Bahamas?
Canadian citizens can stay in the Bahamas for up to 240 days.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Before flying to Canada, Bahamian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can Canadian citizens enter the Bahamas visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter the Bahamas without a visa and stay for up to 240 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.