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

  1. Passport with at least 6 months validity remaining
  2. Fully completed and signed Bahamas Visa Application Form 2015
  3. Passport photograph
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets
  5. 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.org

    Consulates 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.com

    New 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.com
    Miami
    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.net
    Atlanta
    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.com

     

    Honorary 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.com

    Honorary 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.com

    Honorary 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.com

    Honorary 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

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