Visa status
Visa-free
Bahamas: visa-free for US tourists up to 8 months. Passport valid for duration of stay; return ticket required.
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Visa Requirements for Nassau
Bahamas: visa-free for US tourists up to 8 months. Passport valid for duration of stay; return ticket required.
Visa-freeUp to 240 daysLast verified 2026-04-21
Maximum stay
240 days
per visit (8 months max for tourism)
Passport validity
Valid through stay
Required at time of entry. Renew well ahead of peak season — US passport processing is 6-8 weeks.
Health
CDC Level 2
No vaccinations legally required for entry from the US.
View current CDC travel notices →Local essentials (cached)
- Capital
- Nassau
- Currency
- BSD ($)
- Calling code
- +1-242
- Languages
- English
- Voltage
- 120V 60Hz
- Plug type
- Type A / B
Nearest US Embassy
42 Queen Street, Nassau, Bahamas
Emergency: +1-242-322-1181
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) →Apply / Learn more
Always use the official government site — never pay a third party for a visa that is free to apply for directly.
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