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title: Bahamas visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: "Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Bahamas and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $40. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bahamas visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Bahamas and can apply online for an eVisa.

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

Official application site: https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/evisa

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **Government fee:** $40
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** bank statement or equivalent showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Complete online application** — Go to https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/evisa and fill the eVisa application form
2. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital copies of passport, photo, flight ticket, accommodation, and bank statement
3. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the USD 40 fee via the portal (credit/debit card)
4. **Receive eVisa approval** — Processing takes 3–5 business days; approved eVisa is issued electronically
5. **Print eVisa and present on arrival** — Carry a printed copy of the eVisa to show at Bahamas immigration

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- **Recent passport-size photograph** (Travel): White background, taken within last 6 months
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from The Bahamas
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel reservation or invitation letter
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Must show sufficient funds for the stay
- **Copy of passport bio-data page** (Travel): Clear, legible scan
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended, though not stated as mandatory
- **Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): May be submitted in lieu of hotel reservation

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay (amount not specified)
- bank statement (last 3 months)

Must show means to cover accommodation, meals, and local transport

## Good to know

- Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and meet file size/format requirements
- eVisa is linked to the passport used in the application; carry that passport when travelling
- A single-entry visa only — upon leaving the Bahamas, a new eVisa is needed for re-entry

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or unclear document uploads** — Scan all documents in high resolution and ensure legibility
- **Passport with less than 6 months validity** — Renew passport before applying if necessary
- **Inadequate financial proof** — Submit bank statement showing sufficient recent balance (at least several hundred USD)
- **Missing onward/return ticket** — Ensure a confirmed flight out of the Bahamas is included in the application

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Bahamas?

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Bahamas and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in the Bahamas?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Bahamas visa cost for citizens of Timor-Leste?

Government fee: $40.

### How long does Bahamas visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Timor-Leste need for the Bahamas?

Valid passport; Recent passport-size photograph; Return or onward flight ticket; Proof of accommodation; Bank statement (last 3 months); Copy of passport bio-data page; and 2 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/evisa

## Sources

- [bahamas.gov.bs](https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/evisa)

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