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  1. Bahrain

    IL passport notes

    Before
    Following the 2020 normalisation agreement Israeli passport holders have been able to obtain Bahraini visas, but arrangements remain sensitive to regional events and practical access has fluctuated. Verify the current position on evisa.gov.bh or with a Bahraini mission before booking.
    After
    Eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa on evisa.gov.bh before travel; accommodation details and a return ticket are required.

  2. Bahrain

    IR passport notes

    Before
    Relations between Bahrain and Iran are strained. A sponsored visa is required and approval is discretionary; confirm with a Bahraini mission before making plans.
    After
    Not eligible for the eVisa or visa on arrival. A visit visa must be arranged before travel by a guarantor in Bahrain through the Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (NPRA).

  3. Bahrain

    AZ/BY/CR/DO/EG/IN… passport notes

    Before
    Eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa on evisa.gov.bh before travel — accommodation details and a return ticket are required, and eligibility can be conditional (for some nationalities on residence or prior visas), so check the portal and obtain the eVisa before flying rather than relying on a visa on arrival.
    After
    Eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa on evisa.gov.bh before travel; accommodation details and a return ticket are required.

  4. Bahrain

    AG/BS/BB/CM/CI/CU… passport notes

    Before
    Eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa on evisa.gov.bh before travel (two weeks single entry, with longer multiple-entry options); accommodation details and a return ticket are required. A visa on arrival is available only to holders of a valid visit visa for the UAE, UK, USA or Saudi Arabia, a Schengen visa or a US Green Card, so obtain the eVisa before flying.
    After
    Eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa on evisa.gov.bh before travel (two weeks single entry, with longer multiple-entry options); accommodation details and a return ticket are required. A visa on arrival is available only to holders of a valid visit visa for the UAE, UK, USA or Saudi Arabia, a Schengen visa or a US Green Card.

  5. Bahrain

    AF/AL/DZ/AO/AM/BD… passport notes

    Before
    A visit visa must normally be arranged before travel through a sponsor in Bahrain (a hotel, company or relative) via the Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (NPRA). Holders of a valid visit visa for the UAE, UK, USA or Saudi Arabia (not a Hajj or Umrah visa), a Schengen visa or a US Green Card can instead apply for the eVisa or get a two-week visa on arrival.
    After
    A visit visa must be arranged before travel by a guarantor in Bahrain through the Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (NPRA). Holders of a valid visit visa for the UAE, UK, USA or Saudi Arabia (not a Hajj or Umrah visa), a Schengen visa or a US Green Card can instead apply for the eVisa or get a two-week visa on arrival.

  6. Bahamas

    Tip: US preclearance in Nassau

    Before
    US Customs and Border Protection runs preclearance in Nassau: flights to the United States clear US immigration and customs before departure, so US entry rules (including ESTA) are checked there rather than on landing.
    After
    (removed)

  7. Bahamas

    FAQ: Can I work remotely from The Bahamas?

    Before
    — ask the Department of Immigration before planning around one. A normal tourist entry does not allow you to work for a Bahamian employer.
    After
    No official source we could read describes a remote-work visa or permit for The Bahamas. The Department of Immigration says visitors must not intend to engage in any gainful employment while in The Bahamas.

  8. Bahamas

    FAQ: Do US citizens need a passport for The Bahamas?

    Before
    A passport is also the only document that works if you have to fly home unexpectedly.
    After
    Yes. The Department of Immigration requires every visitor to present a passport valid for at least six months, and states that passport cards are not accepted.

  9. Bahamas

    Tip: firearms

    Before
    Check every bag for firearms and ammunition before you travel: Bahamas Customs lists firearms
    After
    Bahamas Customs lists firearms as restricted goods that need special authorization from the Commissioner of Police.

  10. Bahamas

    Best time to visit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The UK FCDO says the hurricane season normally runs from 1 June to 30 November.

  11. Bahamas

    Safety

    Before
    Violent crime and armed robberies, sometimes fatal, occur in residential and tourist areas of New Providence and Grand Bahama. Do not go on foot outside the main tourist areas and beaches, avoid unlit areas and travel in groups after dusk. Water sports are poorly regulated, so take care renting jet skis, and never swim in water baited for sharks.
    After
    The UK FCDO says there have been violent crimes and armed robberies, sometimes fatal, in residential and tourist areas of New Providence and Grand Bahama, and advises not going on foot outside the main tourist areas and beaches, avoiding unlit areas and travelling in groups after dusk. It warns never to go into water that has been baited to attract marine life.

  12. Bahamas

    Travel insurance

    Before
    No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas. The UK government says medical treatment can be expensive and that serious cases are transferred to Nassau, Freeport or Miami by air ambulance, so cover that includes medical evacuation is worth having.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas. The UK government says medical treatment can be expensive, that serious cases are transferred to Nassau, Freeport or Miami by air ambulance, and advises insurance for local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation.

  13. Bahamas

    Extension fee notes

    Before
    ; visitors may stay up to eight months in total.
    After
    Non-refundable processing fee, in force since 18 September 2024. Apply in person to an extension officer, with your sponsor, before the time granted expires.

  14. Bahamas

    Notes for US passport

    Before
    A valid passport is required for air travel; flights home are cleared through US preclearance at Nassau and Freeport, so allow extra time at the airport.
    After
    No visa needed, and US citizens may be admitted for up to eight months. The Department of Immigration requires a passport valid for at least six months and does not accept passport cards.

  15. Bahamas

    Notes for RU passport

    Before
    Russian citizens are covered by a bilateral visa-waiver agreement, usually reported as up to 90 days. Confirm with a Bahamian mission before traveling.
    After
    No visa needed: the Department of Immigration lists Russia among the countries whose citizens may visit without a visa.

  16. Bahamas

    Notes for HT passport

    Before
    Haitian nationals need a visa for The Bahamas despite both countries being CARICOM members. Apply at a Bahamian mission before traveling.
    After
    Haitian nationals need a visa, issued in advance of travel by a Bahamian mission.

  17. Bahamas

    Notes for CARICOM passports

    Before
    The Bahamas is a CARICOM member but does not take part in the CSME free-movement regime — CARICOM nationals still enter as ordinary visitors, normally for up to 90 days.
    After
    No visa needed: the Department of Immigration lists this country among those whose citizens may visit without a visa.

  18. Bahamas

    Notes for AE passport

    Before
    the Department of Immigration can extend a visitor's stay to a maximum of eight months in total, for a fee. If your passport ties you to Abu Dhabi, Ajman or Umm Al Quwain, confirm with the eVISA office (evisaoffice@bahamas.gov.bs) before you travel.
    After
    The Foreign Ministry's list of countries that do not need a visa names four emirates — Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah — not the United Arab Emirates as a whole; Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain are not on it, and no part of the UAE is on its visa-required list (its country checklist marks "United Arab Emirates" and Umm Al Quwain as not needing a visa). No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days; the Department of Immigration can extend a visitor's stay for a non-refundable $200 processing fee.

  19. Bahamas

    Notes for visa-free passports (extension)

    Before
    The Department of Immigration can extend a visitor's stay to a maximum of eight months in total, for a fee.
    After
    No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. The Department of Immigration can extend a visitor's stay for a non-refundable $200 processing fee, after an in-person interview with an extension officer.

  20. Bahamas

    Notes for visa-required passports

    Before
    The Bahamas waives visas for over 100 nationalities, so check the Department of Immigration's exempt list before assuming you need one.
    After
    A Bahamas visitor visa must be obtained in advance from a Bahamian embassy, high commission or consulate. The Department of Immigration says citizens of visa-required countries who arrive without a visa are refused leave to land.

  21. Bahamas

    FAQ: Do I need a visa for The Bahamas?

    Before
    enter without a visa — normally for up to 90 days, and up to eight months for US citizens.
    After
    Most visitors do not. Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU and over a hundred other countries enter without a visa — for up to three or eight months, as each agreement dictates (eight months for US citizens). If your nationality is not on the exempt list you must obtain a visa from a Bahamian embassy, high commission or consulate before traveling.

  22. Bahamas

    Summary

    Before
    without a visa — normally 90 days, and up to eight months for US citizens —
    After
    The Bahamas admits citizens of over 100 countries without a visa — for up to three or eight months, as each agreement dictates (eight months for US citizens) — and requires everyone else to obtain a visa from a Bahamian mission before traveling. Every visitor presents a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card at the border.

  23. Bahamas

    FAQ: How long can I stay in The Bahamas?

    Before
    Visa-free visitors are normally stamped in for up to 90 days, and US citizens for up to eight months. The Department of Immigration can extend a visitor's stay to a maximum of eight months in total, for a fee. Apply before your current permission expires.
    After
    The Department of Immigration says visa waivers allow stays of up to three or eight months, as each agreement dictates; US citizens get up to eight months. It can extend a visitor's stay for a non-refundable $200 processing fee if you apply before the time granted expires.

  24. Azerbaijan

    Passport notes (1 rows)

    Before
    Visa-free for up to 30 days under a bilateral agreement. Qatari citizens coming to study or work must obtain a visa in advance. Register with the State Migration Service if staying more than 15 days.
    After
    Visa-free for up to 30 days under a bilateral agreement. Qatari citizens coming to study or work must obtain a visa in advance.

  25. Azerbaijan

    Passport notes (1 rows)

    Before
    Visa-free for ordinary passports for up to 90 days under a bilateral agreement. A visa is needed in advance to stay longer, work, study or do business. Register with the State Migration Service if staying more than 15 days.
    After
    Visa-free for ordinary passports for up to 90 days under a bilateral agreement. A visa is needed in advance to stay longer, work, study or do business.