Switzerland
Bahamas
Bahamas visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days.
- Maximum stay
- 240 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bahamian citizens travelling to Switzerland
BahamasSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland 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.
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens can stay in the Bahamas
Swiss 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 Switzerland
Switzerland admits Bahamian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and the Bahamas.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Swiss citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in the Bahamas?
Swiss citizens can stay in the Bahamas for up to 240 days.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits Bahamian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Swiss citizens enter the Bahamas visa-free?
Yes, Swiss 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 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.