Access
Visa free
FStay 240 days
Policy · BahamasPassport Atlas
United States passport to Bahamas
Yes — United States passport holders can visit Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Bahamas lets 122 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa free” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Bahamas passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to Bahamas
Open to United States 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
United StatesBahamas- Typical duration
- 2.7 hours
- From
- FLL · MIA · ATL
- To
- NAS · FPO · MHH
Airlines United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways, Silver Airways (3M)
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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
United States · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United States 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 United States?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.