How to get a Bahamas visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to Bahamas.
Visa types & fees
1 visa option for travelling to Bahamas.
Visitor Visa
Processing time2-7 days
Validity3 months
Application requirements
Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months on date of travel. It must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- 2 passport sized photographs not older than 6 months and meets the visa photo specifications.
- A cover letter stating the purpose and duration of trip.
- Copy of travel itinerary showing details of your trip to and from the Bahamas.
- Return or onward journey ticket.
- Proof of accommodation in Bahamas.
- An invitation letter if visiting friends and relatives in the country.
- Proof of funds to support your visit.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over age one.
- A notarized letter of permit from both parents is needed for minors.
- Cover letter detailing purpose and duration of trip.
- Documentation showing incentive to return to Rwanda before the expiration of your visa. e.g. Letter from your employer or school in Rwanda.
- The visa applications for the Bahamas go through the British High Consulate in Rwanda.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- The Bahamas visitor visa is suitable for Rwandans travelling to Armenia for various purposes which include tourism, visitation, business or other short term stay.
- With this visa, you can visit loved ones, attend to business, summits and conferences.
- An invitation letter detailing the purpose, duration and the party financially responsible for the trip is required from the inviting party in the Bahamas.
- A valid means of identification of the host should accompany the invitation letter.
- For business, the invitation letter is to be written on the inviting company's letter head.
- Relevant documents showing the inviting company's registration status in the Bahamas is also important.
- Documentation validating previous interactions with the inviting company in the Bahamas is necessary.
- You cannot work in the Bahamas unless you have a special skill that isn't possessed by a citizen.
- A cover letter from your employer in Rwanda stating awareness and allowance of your trip as well as any financial responsibility is also required.
- You're required to show proof of funds in the form of financial statements. This is to show that you can spend at least $100 daily while in the Bahamas.
- This visa has a single entry stay of up to 30 days and a multiple entry stay of 60 days which can be extended for up to a year.
- The visa is usually processed in 2-7 days.
- The single entry visa costs £100 while the multiple entry is £110.
- Upon arriving in The Islands of The Bahamas, everyone must fill out and sign an Immigration form and keep a portion of the card until departure.
- You are expected to leave the Bahamas before the expiration of your visa.
- When leaving the Bahamas you must pay a departure tax of $15.
Where to apply
Bahamas embassy & visa application centers in Rwanda.
Kigali
AddressParcelle No 1131, Boulevard de l'Umuganda, Kacyiru Sud BP 576, Kigali, Rwanda.
Phone(+250) 252 556 000
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
Is it expensive to book an hotel in the Bahamas
Accommodation in the Bahamas is a bit expensive as there are hardly low cost lodgings. The cheapest hotels in Bahamas start at around $70 while most hotels cost $200-300 per night. The very best resorts are pushing up above $500.
What currency can I use while in the Bahamas
The official and widely accepted currency is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD). The US dollars is also accepted for transactions everywhere in the Bahamas. Bahamian Dollar is tied to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio.
What language do they speak in the Bahamas
While English is the official language of the Bahamas, a large number of the population speak Bahamian Dialect. The Bahamian dialect differs from island to island in terms of pronunciation and has some African influence.
Will my visa application fee be refunded if the application is unsuccessful
No you won't. The visa application fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Bahamas visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.