Bahamas passport power
Americas · PassRank 139 · ranked 51st of 199
The Bahamas passport has a PassRank score of 139 in 2026, placing it 51st of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 101 destinations visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA — that is 139 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 34 require an e-visa and 25 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Bahamas passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 101 |
| Visa on arrival | 31 |
| eTA / ETA | 7 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 139 |
| e-Visa | 34 |
| Visa required | 25 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 139. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Bahamas itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (101)
Countries and territories the Bahamas passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Barbados | — |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | — |
| Benin | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 180 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Ghana | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kenya | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Lesotho | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 180 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 30 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 30 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Suriname | 180 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (31)
Destinations that issue the Bahamas passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (7)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Bahamas passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Canada | — |
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (34)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Togo | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (25)
Destinations where Bahamas passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Mali | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nauru | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Bahamas passport holders visit visa-free?
The Bahamas passport has a PassRank score of 139, meaning holders can enter 139 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 101 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA. A further 34 require an e-visa and 25 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Bahamas passport's rank in 2026?
The Bahamas passport ranks 51st out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 139. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Bahamas need a visa for the United States?
Bahamas passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Bahamas PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Bahamas passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (101), visa on arrival (31) and eTA/ETA (7). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
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See the full ranking, the Americas ranking, or all head-to-head comparisons.
Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21