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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Canada citizens need a visa for Bahamas?

Visa-free · 240 days

Citizens of Canada can visit Bahamas visa-free for up to 240 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Canada vs Bahamas: passport comparison

Canada

117

visa-free countries

Global rank: #32 · mobility 167.2

Bahamas

101

visa-free countries

Global rank: #53 · mobility 152.5
95

countries both Canada and Bahamas can enter visa-free together

Canada + Bahamas: passport compatibility

80%

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

Where Canada and Bahamas travel together — by entry type:

95 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
40 access differs

Where Canada and Bahamas 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 (95)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Andorra 90 days #47
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Austria 90 days #13
Barbados 90 days #48
Belgium 90 days #6
Belize 90 days #99
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Chile 90 days #45
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 180 days #62
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Estonia 90 days #26
Fiji 120 days #103
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Grenada 90 days #65
Guatemala 90 days #73
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Ireland 90 days #18
Israel 90 days #51
Italy 90 days #8
Jamaica 90 days #100
Japan 90 days #24
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Latvia 90 days #34
Lesotho 90 days #122
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Mauritius 90 days #66
Mexico 180 days #55
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Montenegro 90 days #76
Netherlands 90 days #10
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Norway 90 days #15
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Paraguay 90 days #64
Peru 180 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 180 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 180 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
South Africa 30 days #97
Spain 90 days #2
Swaziland 30 days #120
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Vatican 90 days #60
Zambia 90 days #139

Only Bahamas is visa-free (6)

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Documents you'll usually need for Bahamas

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

Up to 240 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Canada citizens need a visa for Bahamas?
Citizens of Canada can visit Bahamas visa-free for up to 240 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Canada citizens stay in Bahamas without a visa?
Canada passport holders are allowed to stay up to 240 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Canada or Bahamas?
The Canada passport is stronger: 117 visa-free countries versus 101. Global rank: Canada #32, Bahamas #53.
Where can Canada and Bahamas citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 95 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bahamas?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Canada and Bahamas?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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