Access
Visa free
FStay 240 days
Policy · BahamasPassport Atlas
Canada passport to Bahamas
Yes — Canada passport holders can visit Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 180 days
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Key facts
- Bahamas lets 122 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Canada is one of them.
- Canada passports get “Visa free” at 113 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Bahamas passports also enter Canada without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Bahamas
Open to Canada passports near Bahamas
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
CanadaBahamas- Typical duration
- 3.1 hours
- From
- YYZ · YUL
- To
- NAS · ZSA · GGT
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.
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+1
Airports
NAS · FPO · MHH · GGT
Highlights
- Pig Beach
- Atlantis Paradise Island
- Dean's Blue Hole
Canada · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Canada passport need a visa for Bahamas?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 240 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 240 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Bahamas typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Bahamas mission.
What about a Bahamas passport entering Canada?
The reverse result is “eTA”.