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Entry & visa

China → Bahamas

Visa-free

The Bahamas immigration page lists China as visa-waived; the permitted period is up to 3 months or 8 months as the applicable agreement dictates, and Wikipedia lists China under the usual 3-month visa exemption.

Must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months, return/onward ticket or other means of departure, funds or a local sponsor, not intend gainful employment in The Bahamas, and present the immigration card; admission is decided by border officers.

Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18

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Documents that change the outcome

  • Visa-free· schengen_visa

    Sourced only for Indian nationals: Indian nationals holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a Bahamas visa and must present that Schengen visa with a valid passport at immigration.

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  • Visa-free· uk_visa

    Sourced only for Indian nationals: Indian nationals holding a valid UK visa do not need a Bahamas visa and must present that UK visa with a valid passport at immigration.

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  • Visa-free· us_green_card

    Sourced only for Indian nationals: Indian nationals with U.S. permanent resident status do not need a Bahamas visa and must present proof of permanent residency with a valid passport at immigration.

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  • Visa-free· us_visa

    Sourced only for Indian nationals: Indian nationals holding a valid U.S. visa do not need a Bahamas visa and must present that U.S. visa with a valid passport at immigration.

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Common questions

Does a Chinese passport holder with a valid U.S. visa need a Bahamas visa?

No. The Bahamas official sources list China among countries whose citizens do not need a visa to enter The Bahamas; the U.S. visa is not a required condition for a Chinese passport holder’s Bahamas visa waiver.

Does a British citizen passport holder need a visa for a short tourist/business visit to The Bahamas?

Usually no. The Bahamas official list includes the United Kingdom as visa-waived; UK travel advice says British citizens can usually stay visa-free for up to 30 days and may apply for extensions up to a maximum of 8 months.

Does an Indian passport holder with a U.S./UK/Schengen visa or U.S. green card need a Bahamas visa?

According to the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indian nationals with visas for the U.S., UK, Canada or Schengen countries, or permanent resident status in those places, do not need a Bahamas visa; other Indian nationals require visas.

Can a Taiwan passport holder with a valid U.S. visa enter The Bahamas without a Bahamas visa?

No sourced waiver was found for Taiwan passport holders based on a U.S. visa. The Bahamas official eVisa and immigration pages list Taiwan among countries/territories requiring a Bahamian visa.

Verify with official sources

Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.