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title: Bahamas visa for citizens of Kenya
description: Citizens of Kenya can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Bahamas visa for citizens of Kenya

Citizens of Kenya can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare Travel Documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months.
2. **Book Travel and Accommodation** — Arrange return/onward ticket and accommodation.
3. **Travel to The Bahamas** — Proceed to a port of entry in The Bahamas.
4. **Present Documents at Immigration** — Upon arrival, present passport, return ticket, and proof of funds to immigration officer.
5. **Receive Entry Stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp passport with permitted stay duration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond departure.
- **Return or Onward Ticket** (Travel): Required to prove departure from The Bahamas.
- **Proof of Sufficient Funds** (Financial): Evidence of sufficient funds for duration of stay.
- **Accommodation Details** (Travel): May be requested to confirm stay arrangements.
- **Travel Itinerary** (Travel, optional): Helpful to present at immigration.
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Supporting, optional): Only required if traveling from an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Sufficient funds to cover accommodation and living costs.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of adequate funds for the stay.
- **Inadequate travel document validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond departure.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Kenya need a visa for the Bahamas?

Citizens of Kenya can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of Kenya stay in the Bahamas?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Kenya need for the Bahamas?

Valid Passport; Return or Onward Ticket; Proof of Sufficient Funds; Accommodation Details; Travel Itinerary; Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

### How long must my passport be valid for the Bahamas?

At least 6 months.

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