All persons entering The Bahamas require a Bahamian visa except the following persons: United States Citizens entering as a bona fide visitor for a stay not exceeding eight (8) months.
Avoid Nassau's 'over the hill' area (south of Shirley Street), where gang violence occurs. Criminals target travellers in Nassau and Freeport for: muggings.
U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document, such as a U.S. passport card.
For visits NOT exceeding 30 days: An original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) is required, along with a national passport (passport from country of birth). For visits exceeding 30 days: A valid national passport and a Bahamas visa are required for U.S. resident non-citizens wishing to stay longer than 30 days.
U.S. Bound Passengers When flying out of LPIA, if you're U.S. bound you'll conveniently clear Customs and Immigration on the ground in Nassau.
By seeking a visa in The Bahamas you confirm that you understand and accept full and sole responsibility for the outcome of your visa application. Successful applicants for work related visas should expect that it will take at least 7 to 10 business days for a visa to be issued, depending on processing time required.
H1B, F-1, J1, USA Visa Holders ONLY. i. H1B- Persons traveling to The Bahamas to have their H1B visa affixed in their passport MUST present the approval notice along with written confirmation of date, time and confirmation code of the appointment at the US Embassy in Nassau.
For visits NOT exceeding 30 days: An original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) is required, along with a national passport (passport from country of birth). For visits exceeding 30 days: A valid national passport and a Bahamas visa are required for U.S. resident non-citizens wishing to stay longer than 30 days.
New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 240.45 Criminal nuisance in the second degree. 2. He knowingly conducts or maintains any premises, place or resort where persons gather for purposes of engaging in unlawful conduct. Criminal nuisance in the second degree is a class B misdemeanor.
New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 240.26 Harassment in the second degree. 3. He or she engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts which alarm or seriously annoy such other person and which serve no legitimate purpose.