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Upon arriving in The Islands of The Bahamas, non-residents only must fill out and sign an Immigration form, After processing a portion of the card is given back until time of departing when that portion should be given to the airline agent at the check in counter.
Please be advised that although Bahamas Immigration Officers check for Bahamian visas at the border, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas is the entity responsible for the processing and issuing Bahamian visas via their Consular Division and all Bahamian visas are issued in advance of travel to The Bahamas.
You can usually stay in The Bahamas for up to 30 days without a visa. You can get extensions up to a maximum of 8 months. Penalties for overstaying include a fine, detention and deportation. The Bahamas High Commission lists more information about visas.
Travelers need a visa to visit Bahamas for Business or Tourism. A Bahamas eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa for Bahamas because travelers can submit their application and supporting documents online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
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.
Please be advised that although Bahamas Immigration Officers check for Bahamian visas at the border, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas is the entity responsible for the processing and issuing Bahamian visas via their Consular Division and all Bahamian visas are issued in advance of travel to The Bahamas.
Bahamas Immigration Card: All visitors to the Bahamas, including those arriving by boat, are required to fill out a Bahamas Immigration Card upon arrival. This form collects basic information about each person on board, such as name, nationality, and passport number.
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.