Cape Verde
Bahamas
Bahamas visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Cape Verdean citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 90 days.
- 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
Bahamian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
For a trip from Cape Verde to the Bahamas, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in the Bahamas
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Bahamas.
Bahamian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Bahamian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
No visa is needed by Cape Verdean citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in the Bahamas?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Bahamian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter the Bahamas visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter the Bahamas 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.