Bahamas visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Bahamian Visa is not required for Zambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements


  • Zambians can visit the Bahamas without a visa and stay for up to 3 months.
  • If you intend to stay for more than 3 months, you will have to apply for a visa before the 90 day period elapses.
  • You must have an original Zambian passport valid for a period of 6 months on departure from the Bahamas and it should be presented on arrival when visiting the Bahamas. 
  • Your passport should have two pages for entry stamp.
  • A certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required.
  • A passport must be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of departure. 
  • A valid return or onward ticket is necessary.
  • Intending visitors can travel from Lusaka with Emirates, Proflight Zambia, and Staravia.
  • The flight time from Lusaka to Nassau in the Bahamas is about 15 hours, 57 minutes.
  • The Bahamas uses type A and B power sockets so travelers with chargeable devices should travel with suitable plugs. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. 
  • The currency of the Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar (BSD). The Bahamian dollar is tied to the dollar at a 1:1 ratio and as such, the United States Dollars can be spent freely in the Bahamas.
  • The Bahamian climate is tropical throughout the year which explains the cool, warm seasons that make the Bahamas an ideal vacation spot.
  • While the weather is great throughout the year, the peak of the Bahamian seasons is from mid-December to mid-April which would be great times to visit.
  • The timezone of the Bahamas is GMT -4 making the country 6 hours behind Zambia.
  • Christians make up the larger number in the Bahamas’ religious demography, with most believers being Baptists and Anglicans.
  • Visitors can get around in the Bahamas with public buses, taxis (on water and land), and car rentals. Uber and Lyft are currently not available in the Bahamas.
  • English is the official language of the Bahamas and is also widely spoken. Locals also speak Bahamian Dialect and Haitian Creole.
  • Visitors will be asked to complete an immigration form, which must be returned upon departure from the Bahamas.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is it safe to go to the Bahamas?

Yes, it is safe for travelers to visit the Bahamas. However, travelers are to exercise increased caution due to the crime rate. Violent crimes such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assault, is common especially in the tourist areas. Although the family islands are not crime-free, the vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands.


What is the best time of year to go to the Bahamas?

The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, which is regarded as the country's peak season. Though temperatures in the Bahamas are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), the islands fall within the hurricane belt, so hurricanes may be a factor between June 1 and Nov. 30 (the Atlantic hurricane season).


How expensive is it to get a hotel in the Bahamas?
Accommodation in the Bahamas is generally expensive, such that the cheapest hotels start at around $70, and most hotels cost $200-300/night. For the best resorts, you might need to spend up to $500. The Bahamas charge a "Service Fee or Resort Fee" to every person staying overnight. Hotels collect the fee of $18 per night per person as well as a $6 per person one-time bellhop fee in addition to the rate of the room. 10% of the hotel rate is also paid as tax This is an addition to the rate of the room and is not optional and cannot be waived. Often tourists first hear about this when checking into their hotel for the first time.
The Bahamas Government levies a Hotel Guest Tax of 10% which is payable by each guest.

What is the appropriate way to dress in the Bahamas?

Most people in the Bahamas dress casually so it is normal to see people wear shorts, tees and casual sundresses. However, it is considered rude not to wear cover-ups over swimwear in public places and certain restaurants in the country require a special kind of dressing.


Is Bahamas part of the US?

No, the Bahamas is not, and never have 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.


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