Health Visa to the Bahamas

Since the Bahamas is once again opening its doors to visitors from all over the globe traveling by a commercial flight, boat or private flight, you don’t need to give up your plan for a trip to this amazing island country.
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But there are certain safety guidelines to follow, e.g., washing your hands or wearing masks and you are advised not to travel if you have any sickness. Furthermore, you should obtain a Health eVisa and fulfill all the health requirements as requested before travelling to the Bahamas.

What is a Health Visa to the Bahamas?

The Health Visa to the Bahamas was introduced as a response to the COVID-19 situation and therefore, you should remember that the Bahamas Travel Visa and the Bahamas Health Visa are not the same.

Health Visa to Bahamas can be also referred to as the Bahamas Travel Health Card, and it gives health information on the people who are travelling to the Bahamas whether they are fit and safe to stay in the country. You can easily get it by submitting an online health visa application form at this website.
All foreign travelers, citizens returning to the country as well as residents are obliged to make an application for a Health Visa to Bahamas min. 3 days prior to their planned date of entry.

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How to apply for eVisa to Bahamas?

Click the ‘Online application form’ button and check it yourself that obtaining a visa authorization has never been this easy! You are only 3 steps away from getting your visa: enter your personal and travel details, pay eVisa fee, and check your email inbox. As simple as that!

Application form for evisa to Bahamas
Apply online

Enter your passport data and other necessary information

Make payment for evisa to Bahamas
Make an online payment

Choose one of the available online payment options and cover the fee

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Check your email address

As soon as your request has been positively processed, e-visa in a PDF file will reach your inbox

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Health Visa to Bahamas Visa Types

You can choose from two types as below when applying for a health visa to the Bahamas:

  • The single-entry health travel visa to Bahamas issued for a stay of a maximum of 5 days.
  • The single-entry health travel visa to Bahamas issued for a stay of more than 5 days (With this e-visa, you will have to get a rapid COVID-19 antigen test for every five days you are staying in the Bahamas).

    • Health Visa to Bahamas Validity

    The validity of the health visa to the Bahamas depends on the type of health visa you have chosen.

  • The single-entry health visa allowing a stay of a maximum of 5 days is valid for 5 days.
  • The single-entry allowing a stay of more than 5 days is valid for 30 days.

    • Furthermore, if you are planning to visit the Bahamas again you should obtain a new health visa by applying online as they are single entry permits.

    Bahamas eVisa

    Health Visa to Bahamas Requirements

    The following requirements should be fulfilled if you want to get a health visa to the Bahamas.

  • All visitors to the Bahamas who are above 18 years of age and older should have a health visa to the Bahamas.
  • All visitors to the Bahamas under 18 years of age should have a profile in the Bahamas Travel Health Visa of the parent or guardian they are travelling with.
  • All visitors over 10 years of age should have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the moment of applying for the health visa and it should be taken five days before the travelling date.
  • A valid credit/debit card to pay for the health visa.
  • A valid email address to receive the approved health visa to the Bahamas.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • A working electronic device to complete the application process, such as a smartphone or a laptop.

    • What do I need ?
    Necessary documents:

    • Passport
      Provide your passport data required in the application form.
    • Credit Card
      Prepare your credit card to pay e-Visa fee.
    • Email Address
      Enter your active email address.

    Application Form and Required Documents

    Application Form Instruction


    A health visa to the Bahamas can be obtained by going through a simple 3-step process which will only take a maximum of a few minutes to complete.

    1. You have to fill the online visa application form by providing your personal details, travel & passport information and attaching the negative COVID-19 PCR test result as requested.
    2. Next, choose your preferred payment method, e.g. you can pay the fee for the health visa using your valid credit/debit card.
    3. At the end, check out for the approved health visa which will arrive at your email address. This usually can take up to 3 business days.

    You must apply for the health visa at least 3 days before the date of travel so that the visa processing can be done on time.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

    In order to make sure you application will be successful, prepare the following documents that need to be attached:

  • a negative Covid-19 RT PCR test result

  • a passport that won’t expire for min. 6 months from the date of expected arrival date to the Bahamas

    • Moreover, you need to be ready to provide all information regarding your travel and current health state, such as the information whether you have been recently contacted by a person Covid-19 positively tested.

    Bahamas Visa documents

    Important information

    Important information about Health Visa to the Bahamas

  • Health visa isn’t an alternative to an entry visa issued for all citizens that cannot travel visa-free to the Bahamas (if you are coming from the country that is required to enter the Bahamas with visa, you will need to submit both a valid visa and health visa upon entry)
  • All travelers are required to take a COVID-19 antigen test every 5 days of their stay on the country’s territory (it applies only to visitors staying more than 5 days)
  • Every health visa application means attaching a test result taken maximally 5 days prior the planned tripAll the Bahamas visitors need to have health insurance covering potential treatment costs
  • Don’t forget to keep the social distance and cover face with a mask where mandatory, wash your hands regularly and obey the safety rules to stay safe
  • If you are travelling with other people, each individual should apply for eVisa separately.
  • Young travelers under 10 don’t need to take Covid-19 RT PCR test
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