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Do Bahamas citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

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Bahamas citizens need a visa to enter New Zealand. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Bahamas vs New Zealand: passport comparison

Bahamas

101

visa-free countries

Global rank: #53 · mobility 152.5

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168
94

countries both Bahamas and New Zealand can enter visa-free together

Bahamas + New Zealand: passport compatibility

81%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bahamas and New Zealand travel together — by entry type:

94 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
37 access differs

Where Bahamas and New Zealand can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (94)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Austria90 days#13 Barbados90 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 China30 days#112 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica180 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana90 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica90 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho14 days#122 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malawi30 days#127 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru180 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia30 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tajikistan30 days#149 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Zambia90 days#139

How the entry rule changed: Bahamas → New Zealand

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Bahamas → New Zealand rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Bahamas passport, 0 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

New Zealand: good to know

Wellington

Capital

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Currency

New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12)

Time zone

+64

Calling code

I

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Bahamas goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for New Zealand

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Bahamas citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Bahamas citizens need a visa to enter New Zealand. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Bahamas or New Zealand?
The New Zealand passport is stronger: 115 visa-free countries versus 101. Global rank: Bahamas #53, New Zealand #28.
Where can Bahamas and New Zealand citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 94 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for New Zealand?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bahamas and New Zealand?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bahamas passport ranking

Where else the Bahamas passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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