To enter the Bahamas, you must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of departure.British and American passport holders can…

To enter the Bahamas, you must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of departure. British and American passport holders can enter with less than six months remaining on their passports if visiting for up to 21 days. All visitors require a return or onward ticket, confirmed hotel booking (or letter of invitation if staying at a private address) and proof of funds to sustain their trip.

Visas to the Bahamas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

• Nationals from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA can stay in the Bahamas without a visa for a maximum of eight months. You will initially be granted a stay of three to four weeks and need to extend this at the Immigration Department if you wish to stay longer.

• Other nationals referred to the chart above can stay in the Bahamas without a visa for up to three months. You will receive a stamp authorising you to stay for three or four weeks initially and will need to apply for an extension at the Immigration Department