--- title: Canada visa for citizens of the Bahamas description: "Citizens of the Bahamas don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Fee: CA$7. Documents checklist and application steps." canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/canada/bahamas lastModified: 2026-09-04 --- # Canada visa for citizens of the Bahamas Citizens of the Bahamas don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. *Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.* Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html ## 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 - **Valid passport** (Identity): Required to board a flight and to enter Canada by land or sea. - **Passport used for the eTA application** (Identity): The eTA is electronically linked to this passport and it must be presented at flight check-in. - **Email address** (Supporting): Required for the online application. - **Credit or debit card** (Financial): Required to pay the CAD $7 government fee. - **Supporting documents requested by IRCC** (Supporting, optional): Conditional: some requests require supporting documents before approval. - **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Conditional visitor-entry evidence; the amount varies with stay length and accommodation. - **Evidence of ties and intended departure** (Supporting, optional): Conditional evidence such as a job, home, financial assets or family. - **Letter of invitation** (Supporting, optional): Conditional when invited; an officer may ask to see it. - **Minor-child travel authorization and related documents** (Supporting, 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.** ## FAQs ### 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. ## Sources - [What you need to enter Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html) - [Find out about electronic travel authorization (eTA)](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/facts.html) - [Electronic travel authorization (eTA): How to apply](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html) - [Visitor Visa: Prepare for your arrival](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/prepare-arrival.html) - [Eligibility to apply for a visitor visa](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eligibility.html) - [Reasons you may be inadmissible to Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/admissibility-enforcement/inadmissibility/reasons.html) ## More - [Canada visa for every passport](/visa/canada) - [Every destination for Bahamas passport holders](/visa/passport/bahamas)