Visa Requirements
US Citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country. Any US citizen who wishes to travel to Bahamas for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than the stipulated 6 months in the entry requirements) should contact our office.
Non US Citizens
Tourist or Business Visa:
UPDATED ON 10/07/2015
PLEASE SEE FOR FULL VISA REQUIREMENT PAGE Bahamas Visa Requirments 2015
- Passport with at least 6 months validity remaining
- Fully completed and signed Bahamas Visa Application Form 2015
- Passport photograph
- Copy of round trip airline tickets
- Copy of Resident Alien Card or Original I-94 card with valid US visa
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
- FEES – A $100.00 processing (non-refundable) fee by cashier’s check, banker’s draft or money order made payable to Bahamas Consular Annex. Cash payments are discouraged and absolutely no-personal checks are accepted.
Visa Information
- Processing time is Five (5) Business Days (walk-ins) from receipt and Seven (7) Business Days (mail-in) from receipt of application and all requisite documentation.
- Consular Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm (for acceptance of visa(s) application(s) and 2:00pm – 3:00pm (for collection of visa(s). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONSULATE DOES NOT PROVIDE EXPRESS OR EXPEDITED SERVICES.
- The Embassy Consular Division of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
1025 Vermont Ave, NW Suite 305
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-374-6578 ext 3116
Email: info@consulateofthebahamasdc.com
Website: http://consulateofthebahamasdc.com/services.php Embassy
Washington
His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry
Ambassador
The Embassy of The Bahamas
Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States
2220 Massachusetts Avenue, North West
Washington, DC, 20008
Telephone: (202) 319-2660/7
Facsimile: (202) 319-2668
E-mail: embassy@bahamasembdc.orgConsulates General
Washington, D.C.
Ms. Paulette Adderley-Zonicle
Consul General
Consulate General
1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 305
Washington, DC, 20005
Telephone: (202) 734-6578
Facsimile: (202) 595-8251
Toll-free: 888-745-3243
Website: http://consulateofthebahamasdc.com/
E-mail: info@consulateofthebahamasdc.comNew York
Mr. Forrester Carrol
Consul-General
Consulate General of The Bahamas
Bahamas House
231 East 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
Telephone: (212) 421-6420
Facsimile: (212) 688-5926
Website: http://www.bahamasny.net/
E-mail: consulate@bahamasny.comMiami
Mr. Ricardo Treco
Consul General
Consulate General of The Bahamas
Ingraham Building Suite 600
25 South East Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
Telephone: (305) 373-6295
Facsimile: (305) 373-6312
E-mail: bcgmia@bellsouth.netAtlanta
Mr. Randy Rolle
Consul General
Consulate General of The Bahamas
Park Central Building
2970 Clairmont Road, NE
Suites 690
Atlanta, Georgia, 3302
Telephone: (404) 214-0492
Fax: (404) 214-0497
Website: http://bahconga.com/
E-mail: bahamasconsulatega@bahconga.comHonorary Consul
Honorary Consul in Aurora
The Honorable Mr. Gregory Daniel Treco
Honorary Consul
Honorary Consulate of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
6340 South Langdale Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 522-8470
greg.treco@gmail.comHonorary Consul in Chicago
The Honorable Mr. Michael C. Fountain
Honorary Consul
Honorary Consulate of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
980 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1416
Chicago, IL 60611
312.214.7677 (Daytime)
855.744.2238 (Evening)
312.214.3510 (Fax)
consul@bahamaschicago.comHonorary Consul in Houston
The Honorable Mr. Lynden B. Rose
Honorary Consul
Honorary Consulate of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
7026 Old Katy Road
Suite 259
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 980-8792
consul@bahamastexas.comHonorary Consul in Los Angeles
The Honorable Mr. Cedric A. Scott
Honorary Consul
Honorary Consulate of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
4007 Sunswept Drive Suite B
Studio City, CA 91604
Main Phone: 818-508-4999
Emergency Phone/Fax: (818) 508-0866
HonConsul.Bahamas@gmail.com