🇧🇸 Bahamas visa requirements for Afghan citizens
Afghan citizens need an e-visa for Bahamas, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Afghanistan passport holders
Before traveling to Bahamas, Afghan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Bahamas government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Bahamas immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Afghan passport ranks #199 worldwide, opening 26 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (4 visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Bahamas is not among them — it is one of the 122 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Bahamian citizens traveling to Afghanistan face a different rule: visa required.
Across Caribbean as a whole, 2 of 13 destinations are open to Afghan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Bahamas
- Capital
- Nassau
- Region
- Caribbean
- Currency
- Bahamian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Bahamas?
Afghan citizens need an e-visa for Bahamas, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Afghan citizens apply online for entry to Bahamas?
Yes. Bahamas offers an online e-visa for Afghanistan passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Bahamas?
The currency in Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar ($). The capital city is Nassau.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Afghan citizens traveling to Bahamas. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Bahamas embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.