United Kingdom
Bahamas
Bahamas visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 · Confirm at bahamashclondon.net
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bahamian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
BahamasUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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.
Before travelling from the United Kingdom to the Bahamas, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 British citizens can stay in the Bahamas
British 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 the United Kingdom
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
British citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days.
How long can British citizens stay in the Bahamas?
British citizens can stay in the Bahamas for up to 240 days.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter the Bahamas visa-free?
Yes, British 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.