Bahamas visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Bahamian Visa is not required for Kenyans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Kenya citizens intending to travel to the Bahamas for a duration of 3 months or less, can do so without a visa.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond departure date from the Bahamas. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Visitors are required to have a return or onward ticket, a confirmation of accommodation, as well as proof they have enough funds to sustain themselves while in the Bahamas.
  • Citizens of Kenya must provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before entering the Bahamas.
  • Intending visitors can get to Nassau, the Bahamas from any international airport in Kenya. These airports can be found in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
  • Kenya Airways, British Airways, KLM, Delta Airlines, are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to the Bahamas.
  • The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Nassau is 21 hours, 3 minutes, 1 day from Mombasa and 1 day, 1 hour from Kisumu.
  • The Bahamas use the Eastern Daylight Time (GMT- 4), which puts Kenya seven hours ahead in time.
  • Although the official language of the Bahamas is English, the Bahamian pidgin and Haitian creole are also well used.
  • The most prominent religion in the Bahamas is Christianity. Other religions are Islam, Buddhism, Baha’i, Hinduism.
  • The Bahamian Dollar is the official currency of the Bahamas. The USD is also widely accepted. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The climate of the Bahamas is tropical. The best time to visit is in Autumn and Spring, based on favourable climatic conditions.
  • The power and socket plug used in the Bahamas are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Movement in the Bahamas is made possible with buses, taxis and car rentals. Also, driving is on the left-hand side.
  • The average amount tourists spend per day in the Bahamas is 124 Bahamian Dollar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does my passport need to be valid for before travelling to the Bahamas?

 The passport validity requirement for the Bahamas is six (6) months beyond the date of departure.

Is the Bahamas safe to visit?

Generally, the Bahamas is a safe place to visit. However, violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies and sexual assault, still frequently occur.

What currency can I use in the Bahamas?

The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to the U.S. dollar. Both U.S. and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout the islands.

Are there any fees I have to pay when leaving the Bahamas?

The airport departure tax is incorporated in your ticket or holiday package and would not be a separate charge.

What is the cheapest month to travel to the Bahamas?

The cheapest month to fly to the Bahamas may be September, when flight rates are at their lowest.

How often do hurricanes hit the Bahamas?

A hurricane passes near the Bahamas, on average, every two years. A hurricane makes a direct hit on the islands, on average, every four years. One Category 5 hurricane and seven Category 4 hurricanes have struck the Bahamas since storms were first recorded in 1851.

What if you are invited by a friend?
Joyce Kagoru

2 years ago

Which are the steps to take before I buy my my flight ticket to bahamas

Which are the first steps to take before I buy my flight ticket to bahamas?
How to get transit visas?
hamza Hussein

2 years ago

Do I need a transit visa from Kenya to bahamas

ABDIRIZAK BASHIR FARAH

2 years ago

yes

Hi dear sir madam I what to vist bahamas and I have passport Kenya how about if I puss transit flight there need any?
Mohamed

1 year ago

How can I get Bahamas visa from kenya

I need invitation from there Bahamas u am tourist if there any embassy in kenya?
Is there any transit visa or health visa before going to Bahamas from Kenya?
Ayub Kimani

1 year ago

Not unless you want a layover in Miami Florida

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Sadam

1 year ago

Can I need visa to visit that country

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