Bahamas Visa

US Citizens: Visa is not required for travel to this country

US Permanent Residents with Indian Passport: If you hold a US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) you are not required to obtain a visa for a stay up to 30 days.

Indian Citizens without Permanent Residency: Bahamas Visitor visa is required.

For all Visa related questions, please visit CIBT.com

Here is the information to apply for Bahamas Visitor Visa by mail or Visit a Bahamas Consulate near you. (This is the New York Consulate, find the nearest consulate office near you)

Visit website www.bahamasny.net
Select option
Visas & Passports-> Applications
Select link Visa Application-> print the copy of Application

Visa Type:           Visitor
ENTRY TYPE:       Single Entry (valid for 3 months – fee-$100)
                                Multiple Entry (Valid for 1 year – fee-$110)
Fill in 1) Personal Details, 2) Contact Details, 3) Employment Details, 4) Family Details, 5) passport Details

6) Travel Details: - Make sure you fill this correctly – this needs information from your itinerary
7) financial, 8) criminal 9) Additional details and 10) Declaration

You need to send

1)      Completed & Signed Application form
2)      Valid Passport
3)      Valid US Multiple entry visa – or proper documentation to enter a third country
4)      Passport photo (2x2)
5)      Visa Fee ($100, or $110 based on type of visa) – Accepted Cash($100 bills not accepted) /Money order or travelers check in the name of THE BAHAMAS CONSULATE GENERAL
6)      Proof of travel - Itinerary – Original & Copy
7)      If applying by mail – Payment for return postage by post office next day express mail service or Federal Express etc., must be sent/submitted

Along with above we need below for applicants holding F, J or H status
i.                     VALID 1-20 FORM SIGNED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN STUDENT ADVISOR.
ii.                   VALID 1AP-66 FORM SIGNED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN STUDENT ADVISOR.

iii.                  VALID APPROVAL PETITION FOR H-1 SIGNED BY THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICES.