Canadian Citizen

A Canadian citizen does not require a visa to visit The Bahamas and can remain there for a maximum period of 8 months. The individual however, must have the following documents:

• A Canadian passport, with an expiry date that is NOT less than 3 months, after leaving The Bahamas (for direct travel) and NOT less than 6 months (if transiting through other countries such as the U.S.)
• A return ticket

Where a minor child is traveling with only one parent, a notarized letter of permit from the parent not travelling may be requested.

CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Permanent Residents of Canada (formerly known as Landed Immigrants) may stay in The Bahamas for 30 days without a visa. They must travel with the following items:

• A valid passport from your country of origin of which expiry date, after return from The Bahamas, must   NOT be less than 3 months (for direct travel) and NOT less than 6 months (if transiting through other countries such as the U.S.)
• An original Canadian Permanent Resident CARD of which the expiry date must NOT be less than 3 months (for direct travel) and NOT less than 6 months (if transiting through other countries such as the U.S.)
• A return ticket.

  For any enquiries visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website section on "Foreigners Travelling to The Bahamas" at:  www.bahamas.gov.bs.