ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS
BAHAMAS
Permission to enter another country is the sole prerogative of that country. All countries have special requirements for persons intending to reside for extended periods (usually more than 90 days) or who plan to work, study, or engage in non-tourist activities. Contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the country or countries to be visited and obtain the specific requirements for entry. Conditions are subject to change.
Selling, altering, or allowing another person to use your passport is a criminal offence. It could lead to the laying of charges and imprisonment if convicted. It could also lead to the denial of future passport services.
A valid Canadian passport should be carried for all visits outside Canada. The passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected return to Canada. However, Canadians are only required to be in possession of valid official photo identification (such as a driver's licence) and proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) for trips to the Bahamas of up to 21 days. An onward or return ticket and proof of sufficient funds is also required. A valid Canadian passport and a visa are required for Canadians intending to visit the Bahamas for stays over 21 days.
Tourist Visa: Not required (for stays up to 21 days)
Business Visa: Not required (for stays up to 21 days)
Student Visa: Not required (for stays up to 21 days)
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from infected areas.
For further information, contact the High Commission for the
Commonwealth of the Bahamas,
50 O'Connor Street, Suite 1313,
Ottawa, ON,
K1P 6L2
(tel.: 613-232-1724/ fax: 613-232-0097/ e-mail: ottawa-mission@bahighco.com).