Want to indulge in the beauty of the Bahamas but uncertain about the visa requirements you need to meet to enter the country as a citizen of Ghana? That’s where we can help.
The Bahamas has always been a great place for vacation with its beautiful beaches and rich culture. However, you will probably need a Bahamas tourist visa to enter the country. That said, many visa options are available, making it easy to pick the best one for your trip.
Let us explain all the details and differences between the different options in this guide, which covers everything you need to know about the Bahamas tourist visa and how to obtain one.
If you are not a citizen of Ghana, use our visa checker tool to find out what documentation you will need for a trip to the Bahamas.
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What is the Bahamas tourist visa?
Most travelers planning to visit the Bahamas will need a tourist visa to enter the country. However, this will depend on your nationality. The tourist visa is a document issued by the Bahamas to authorize a traveler to enter the country.
The travel document can either be a Multiple Entry or a Multiple Entry visa. You can apply for this travel document online or through the Bahamas embassy. However, we recommend applying online to avoid the embassy's queues and lengthy wait times. Travelers must present their Bahamas visa at the border or airport on arrival.
Please note that the visa is not the Bahamas travel health form.
How long is the Bahamas tourist visa valid for?
The single-entry visa expires 90 days after arrival after arrival, while a multiple-entry visa can be obtained for 90 days, 6 months, or 12 months. The length of time depends on the purpose of your travel and visa needs.
Remember that to apply for a multiple-entry visa; the Bahamas requires you to have obtained at least three approved single-entry visas before.
Do Ghanaians Need a Tourist Visa to Enter the Bahamas?
Several countries require a visa to enter the Bahamas, and a few can enter the Bahamas visa-free. However, all citizens of Ghana must have a valid passport and an approved Bahamas tourist visa when arriving in the country.
Do minors require the Bahamas visitor visa?
The Bahamas requires all family members to have a visa. This rule applies to minors as well, and if the child is not old enough to apply alone, the parent or guardian must do so on their behalf.
Bahamas Tourist Visa Requirements for Ghanaians
To obtain your travel document, visa applicants will need to present the following information:
- A valid national passport that meets the passport validity requirement of at least six months.
- 2 digital passport photos, which you can obtain through our passport photo service.
- Supporting documents, such as financial statements, hotel itinerary, airline ticket or onward journey ticket, copies of old visas, and children's birth certificates (if applicable).
- If you are entering the Bahamas for cruises, you must have an American visa.
- An email address to receive application status updates, requests for more information, or other requirements and to receive your final visa.
- Payment method such as a debit or credit card to pay the visa fee. Please note that you must upload a picture of the physical credit card to complete the application.
Bahamas Tourist Visa Application Process for Citizens of Ghana
We understand how frustrating visa applications can be, so iVisa has simplified the process into three simple steps to save you time. All you need to do is:
- 1. Choose the type of visa you want to apply for and complete the visa application form.
- 2. Verify all the information provided is correct, choose the processing time you require and pay the visa fee.
- 3. Upload any supporting documents before submitting your application.
Once you have submitted the application, our team will send you a confirmation email and start processing it according to your chosen processing time. Your final document will be sent via email as well. Remember to check your spam folder if you cannot find it in your inbox.
Processing time and cost of the Bahamian visa
When applying for the Bahamas tourist visa, the type of visa and the processing time you choose will impact the cost of the visa. iVisa offers three different processing options depending on how quickly you need it. Here is a breakdown of costs for each type of Bahamas visa Ghanaians can apply for:
Single-Entry Visa
- Standard Processing, which takes 24 days and costs USD $174.99.
- Rush Processing, which takes 22 days and costs USD $223.99.
- Super Rush Processing, which takes 20 days and costs USD $292.99.
Multiple-Entry Visa – 90 days
- Standard Processing, which takes 24 days and costs USD $174.99.
- Rush Processing, which takes 22 days and costs USD $223.99.
- Super Rush Processing, which takes 20 days and costs USD $292.99.
Multiple-Entry Visa – 6 months
- Standard Processing, which takes 24 days and costs USD $174.99.
- Rush Processing, which takes 22 days and costs USD $223.99.
- Super Rush Processing, which takes 20 days and costs USD $292.99.
Multiple-Entry Visa – 12 months
- Standard Processing, which takes 24 days and costs USD $174.99.
- Rush Processing, which takes 22 days and costs USD $223.99.
- Super Rush Processing, which takes 20 days and costs USD $292.99.
Please note that the visa application costs shown above include the iVisa processing fee and the Bahamas government visa application fee.
COVID-19 Requirements or Restrictions
The government of The Bahamas has relaxed most of its COVID-19 protocols as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranked the COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas a Level 1.
Thus travelers to the islands will no longer need to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa nor produce a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Please note you may still need to show proof of other vaccinations, such as a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Do I need a COVID-19 test?
From September 2022, the Bahamas has also dropped all COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the country. This is regardless of the vaccination status of the traveler in question.
If we’ve answered all the questions you have about traveling to the Bahamas, apply for your tourist visa and start packing. However, if you still have some questions, you can read our guide to the different visa types or contact our 24-hour customer service team for more information.
