France
Bahamas
Bahamas visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: 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
Bahamian citizens travelling to France
BahamasFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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.
French 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).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in the Bahamas
French 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 France
No visa is needed by Bahamian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and the Bahamas.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
French citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can French citizens stay in the Bahamas?
French citizens can stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Bahamian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter the Bahamas visa-free?
Yes, French 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.