Bahamas passport → Canada

Canada visa for citizens of the Bahamas

eTAElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Citizens of the Bahamas don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

Application site

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
How to apply	Electronic travel authorization (online)
Entries	Multiple entry
Government fee	CA$7
Proof of funds	enough money for your stay

How to apply

1
Confirm the travel route
A Bahamian citizen needs an eTA and valid passport to fly to Canada. By car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship, no eTA is required, but a valid passport is required. If travelling by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, excluding cruise ships, an eTA is required to board the boat.
2
Prepare application information
Have the passport, credit or debit card ready and read the help document.
3
Complete the online form
Use the online form; it cannot be saved, so have the information ready.
4
Pay the government fee
Pay $7 CAD immediately after completing the form; the fee is non-refundable.
5
Monitor the application
Most applications are approved within minutes. If supporting documents are requested, instructions are sent within 72 hours.
6
Check passport details
The eTA is linked to the passport used to apply. If the passport number in the approval email does not match, apply for a new eTA.
7
Check in for the flight
Present the passport used to apply; airline staff scan it to confirm the eTA, and without one the traveller cannot board.
8
Arrive and seek admission
At arrival, Canada checks identity and entry requirements. A border services officer decides how long the traveller may stay.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid passport
Required to board a flight and to enter Canada by land or sea.
Passport used for the eTA application
The eTA is electronically linked to this passport and it must be presented at flight check-in.

Financial

Credit or debit card
Required to pay the CAD $7 government fee.
Proof of sufficient funds
Optional
Conditional visitor-entry evidence; the amount varies with stay length and accommodation.

Supporting

Email address
Required for the online application.
Supporting documents requested by IRCC
Optional
Conditional: some requests require supporting documents before approval.
Evidence of ties and intended departure
Optional
Conditional evidence such as a job, home, financial assets or family.
Letter of invitation
Optional
Conditional when invited; an officer may ask to see it.
Minor-child travel authorization and related documents
Optional
Conditional for travellers under 18, depending on circumstances.

Proof of funds

Visitors must have enough money for the stay; the amount depends on how long they stay and whether accommodation is a hotel or with friends or relatives.

Good to know

For air travel, a Bahamian citizen needs an eTA and valid passport. By car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship, an eTA is not required, but a valid passport is required.
If travelling by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, excluding cruise ships, an eTA is required to board the boat.
An eTA does not guarantee entry to Canada.
The eTA is electronically linked to the passport used in the application; a new passport requires a new eTA.
Entering the wrong passport number can cause problems flying to Canada.
The airline scans the passport at check-in; without a valid eTA the traveller cannot board the flight.
Short stays are normally up to six months, but the border services officer may authorize less or more time.
The traveller must convince the officer that they are eligible and will leave Canada at the end of the approved stay.
False or incomplete information can prevent entry.
Additional documents may be required for minor children or invited travellers.
Entry may be refused for security, human or international rights, criminal, organized-crime, medical, financial, misrepresentation, non-compliance or family-member inadmissibility reasons.

Common refusal reasons

Security reasons, including espionage, subversion, violence or terrorism, or membership in an organization involved in any of these.

Human or international rights violations, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, or being a senior official in a government engaged in gross human rights violations or subject to international sanctions.

Committing a crime, including driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Organized crime, including membership in an organization that takes part in organized criminal activity, people smuggling or money laundering.

Medical reasons involving conditions that endanger public health, endanger public safety, or cause excessive demand on health or social services; some applicants are exempt.

Financial reasons, if unable or unwilling to support yourself and your family members.

Misrepresentation, including providing false information or withholding information directly related to decisions made under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Failure to comply with any provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Having an inadmissible family member.

FAQ

Do citizens of the Bahamas need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of the Bahamas don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of the Bahamas?

Government fee: CA$7.

What documents do citizens of the Bahamas need for Canada?

Valid passport; Passport used for the eTA application; Email address; Credit or debit card; Supporting documents requested by IRCC; Proof of sufficient funds; and 3 more depending on your situation.

Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

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