Philippines passport → Bahamas

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?

eVisa (apply online)

Filipino passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a Green Card, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Filipino passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free30 days instead:

US Green Card
Canada visa or PR

US or Canadian permanent residents only. Up to 30 days.

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Bahamas at a glance

Capital: Nassau
Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD), United States dollar (USD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +1242
Region: Caribbean

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Bahamas for other passports

IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free240 days
United KingdomVisa-free240 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa-free28 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Caribbean for Filipino passport holders

BarbadosVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free90 days
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival42 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
CubaeVisa
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa

Common questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?

Filipino passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Filipino citizens stay in the Bahamas?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Filipino citizens get a visa on arrival in the Bahamas?

Not under the standard rules.

Is the Bahamas easier for Filipino citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying Green Card, Canada, Filipino citizens get visa free for up to 30 days. US or Canadian permanent residents only. Up to 30 days.

How many countries can Filipino citizens visit without a visa?

63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Philippines passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.