BahamasIndia: e-Visa

BahamasIndia

Do Bahamas passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. Bahamas passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance13,454 km, straight line (~16h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Bahamas: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near India

Bahamas passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Bahamas passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bahamas passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. Bahamas passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Bahamas citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is India from Bahamas?

About 13,454 km in a straight line, roughly ~16h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Bahamas passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Iran, Qatar.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Bahamas

The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an archipelagic country in the Caribbean located within the Lucayan Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The country comprises 700 islands, and more than 2,500 cays in the Atlantic Ocean, located north of Cuba and north-west of the island of Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands, southeast of the US state of Florida and east of the Florida Keys. The capital and largest city is Nassau on the island of New Providence. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force describes the Bahamas' territory as encompassing 470,000 km2 (180,000 sq mi) of ocean space.

CapitalNassau

RegionCaribbean

Population403K

Area13,943 km²

CurrencyBahamian dollar, United States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 BSD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1242

Drives on theleft

TimezoneNassau (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), 13 km

Emergency number919

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$39,455 (2024)

Tourist arrivals1.8M (2020)

Climate in Nassau

Warmest August, coolest January, driest March, sunniest July. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, July, December.

Monthly climate normals for Nassau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.6°C	21.2°C	21mm	314h
February	25.4°C	21.6°C	34mm	302h
March	26.1°C	21.9°C	16mm	344h
April	28.3°C	23.9°C	39mm	343h
May	27.7°C	24.5°C	185mm	303h
June	29°C	25.8°C	78mm	329h
July	30.2°C	26.8°C	87mm	369h
August	30.6°C	27.1°C	125mm	351h
September	29.9°C	26.5°C	129mm	322h
October	29.1°C	25.9°C	122mm	284h
November	27°C	24.3°C	116mm	277h
December	24.9°C	21.1°C	36mm	274h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Bahamas is an archipelago nation in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of Florida. The country is made up of about 3,000 islands and cays, of which approximately 30 are populated. The capital city of Nassau, is on the island of New Providence and is home to about half of the country's population. The Bahamas is renowned for its natural beauty and unique culture, and is a popular tropical vacation destination.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.93 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

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