Access
eTA
TStay 180 days
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Bahamas passport to Canada
Bahamas passport holders don't need a visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 180 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 240 days
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Key facts
- Canada lets 54 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bahamas is one of them.
- Bahamas passports get “eTA” at 7 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Canada passports also enter Bahamas without a prior visa.
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec50 × 70 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
BahamasCanada- Typical duration
- 3.1 hours
- From
- NAS · GGT
- To
- YYZ
Airlines Air Canada, WestJet
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Bahamas
Country profile
Capital
Nassau
Population
398,165
Area
13,940 km²
Currency
Bahamian dollar BSD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
67,285 · 2024
Migrant share
16.8%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- African descent90.6%
- White4.7%
- mixed2.1%
- other1.9%
- unspecified0.7%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Canada
Country profile
Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.5 million
Area
9,984,670 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar CAD
Languages
English, French
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30
Foreign-born
8.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Canadian15.6%
- English14.7%
- Scottish12.1%
- Irish12.1%
- French11%
- German8.1%
- Other19.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
YYZ · YUL · YVR · YYC
Highlights
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Old Quebec
- Parliament Hill
- Bay of Fundy
Bahamas · eTA
FAQ
Does a Bahamas passport need a visa for Canada?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 180 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 180 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Canada typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 50 × 70 mm. Confirm with a Canada mission.
What about a Canada passport entering Bahamas?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Canada as a visitor?
Visitor visa / eTA：Usually up to 6 months。Visa-exempt flyers get an eTA; others apply for a TRV in an IRCC account.