Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · JapanGuides · JapanPassport Atlas
Bahamas passport to Japan
Yes — Bahamas passport holders can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Japan lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bahamas is one of them.
- Bahamas passports get “Visa free” at 101 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Japan passports also enter Bahamas without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Japan
Open to Bahamas passports near Japan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BahamasJapan- Typical duration
- 17.4 hours
- From
- NAS · FPO · MHH
- To
- NRT · KIX · HND
Usual hubs
United Kingdom · 22.7 hours
United States · 17.9 hours
Canada · 17.7 hours
Duration 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.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
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
100 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 119
Dialing code
+81
Airports
NRT · KIX · HND · NGO
Highlights
- Mount Fuji
- Fushimi Inari
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Itsukushima
- Kinkaku-ji
- Tōdai-ji
Bahamas · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Bahamas passport need a visa for Japan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Japan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Japan mission.
What about a Japan passport entering Bahamas?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Japan as a visitor?
Temporary visitor visa：Usually 15 / 30 / 90 days。File itinerary, funds and employment proof at a Japanese mission or designated agent. Chinese passports are often lodged via appointed travel agencies. Visa-exempt entries receive a period of stay at the border and cannot switch to work status in Japan.