Bahamas visa requirements for Malians
Travel and visa requirements
Bahamian Visa is not required for Malians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Mali citizens intending to travel to the Bahamas for a period of 90 days are not required to apply for a visa.
- Passports of citizens must be valid for the duration of stay in the country.
- Mali 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 Mali must provide a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before entering the Bahamas.
- 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 of money a tourist spends per day in the Bahamas is 124 Bahamian dollars.
- The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to the Bahamas is 9 hours, 29 minutes.
- Bahamas uses the Eastern Daylight Time zone (GMT-4) making Mali is 4 hours ahead of The Bahamas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent does Bahamas belong to?
The Bahamas is a country in the northwestern West Indies and located on the continent of North America.
Is the Bahamas part of the United States of America?
No, the Bahamas is not and never has been part of the United States. It is an independent country that is part of the Commonwealth, having gained its independence from Britain in 1973.
Is it safe to go to the Bahamas?
Although the family islands on the Bahamas are not crime-free, the vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. As a result, visitors are advised not to use jet-ski rentals on New Providence and Paradise Islands.
What is the best time of the year to go to the Bahamas?
Summers in the Bahamas can be warm and rainy with daytime temperatures reaching about 95 degrees and Hurricane season lasts from July to October. Although the beaches are most crowded, the best time to go is during the high season, which runs from November to mid-April, making it a great spot for spring break.
Is the Bahamas considered part of the Caribbean?
The Bahamas is not considered a part of the Caribbean but has cultural, geographical and political associations with the Greater Antilles and other Caribbean Islands.