Do Bahamian citizens need a visa to Canada?

No. Bahamian citizens don’t need a visa to Canada. You must apply for a Canada eTA if you plan to visit Canada for up to 6 months for tourist, medical treatment, business, or transit. Canada eTA from the Bahamas is not optional; it is required for all Bahamian individuals traveling to Canada for short periods. Before traveling to Canada, travelers must check that their passport is valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a project to improve the security and efficiency of Canada's immigration system. Canadian border security is better able to identify possible hazards and protect their borders by implementing a pre-screening process for tourists before they arrive.

Bahamian nationals seeking a Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) should submit their applications at least 72 hours (or three days) before their planned trip to Canada. While most eTAs are handled within 24 hours, providing for more processing time can assist reduce potential delays.

It is important to note that Canada eTAs for Bahamian citizens once issued are valid for up to five years (unless your passport expires before). This enables advanced planning and application, even if travel specifics have not yet been verified. In exceptional cases, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may require supplementary paperwork.

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