United Arab EmiratesBahamas: Visa-free

United Arab EmiratesBahamas

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Bahamas?

Visa-free

No. United Arab Emirates passport holders do not need a visa to visit Bahamas for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: mofa.gov.bs (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance12,443 km, straight line (~15h 8m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Bahamas161 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Bahamas passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates: Visa-free.

Bahamas drives on the left, the opposite side to United Arab Emirates. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Bahamas?

No. United Arab Emirates passport holders do not need a visa to visit Bahamas for tourism.

How far is Bahamas from United Arab Emirates?

About 12,443 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 8m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Bahamas?

Bahamian dollar (BSD).

What is the emergency number in Bahamas?

919.

Does Bahamas drive on the same side of the road as United Arab Emirates?

Bahamas drives on the left, the opposite side to United Arab Emirates. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Bahamas in?

Nassau (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Nassau?

Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), about 13 km away.

How many countries can enter Bahamas without a visa?

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

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 United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

CapitalAbu Dhabi

RegionWestern Asia

Population11.5M

Area83,600 km²

CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham (1 USD ≈ 3.67 AED)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+971

Drives on theright

TimezoneDubai (UTC+4)

Nearest airportZayed International Airport (AUH), 28 km

Emergency number112 / 997 / 998 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$50,274 (2024)

Tourist arrivals8.1M (2020)

Climate in Abu Dhabi

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Abu Dhabi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.8°C	69mm	297h
February	24.2°C	17.5°C	3mm	298h
March	27.7°C	19.8°C	7mm	317h
April	34°C	24.4°C	3mm	303h
May	36.6°C	27.5°C	0mm	374h
June	37.8°C	30.4°C	0mm	370h
July	40.9°C	32.3°C	0mm	351h
August	38.9°C	32.6°C	0mm	336h
September	39.2°C	28.9°C	0mm	337h
October	34.1°C	26.4°C	0mm	337h
November	30°C	23.1°C	0mm	300h
December	25.4°C	19.7°C	0mm	308h

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 United Arab Emirates or simply the Emirates is a country rich in history and culture at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Boasting attractions ranging from the glittering and cosmopolitan cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to the vast and unforgiving desert landscapes of the Empty Quarter, it makes an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
Jabal Al Fayah
Wadi Wurayah

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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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