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title: Bahamas visa for citizens of Samoa
description: Citizens of Samoa 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 Samoa

Citizens of Samoa 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 financial means or a local sponsor must be shown.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months)** (Identity): Passport cards are not accepted.
- **Return ticket or onward travel proof** (Travel): Must show means of departing The Bahamas.
- **Completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card** (Travel): Form provided on arrival or available online.
- **Proof of sufficient funds or sponsor letter** (Financial): Sustenance for the duration of stay must be proven.

## Proof of funds


No specific minimum balance required; border officer assesses based on circumstances.

## Good to know

- Admission is not automatic and may be refused even if all requirements are met.
- Overstaying the granted period is a punishable offense; apply for an extension before expiry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport valid for less than 6 months** — Ensure passport validity extends at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Always carry a confirmed return or onward ticket before traveling.
- **Insufficient financial means to support stay** — Carry cash, credit cards, bank statements, or a letter from a local sponsor.
- **Intention to engage in gainful employment without a work permit** — Tourists are strictly prohibited from working; declare purpose as tourism only.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months); Return ticket or onward travel proof; Completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card; Proof of sufficient funds or sponsor letter.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Before Your Arrival - Bahamas Immigration Department](https://www.immigration.gov.bs/entry-requirements/before-your-arrival/)
- [Bahamas Travel Entry Requirements](https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/arrivals-and-departures)
- Bahamas Visa Requirements for Samoa Citizens - visas.guide (visas.guide, third-party site)

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- [Bahamas visa for every passport](/visa/bahamas)
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