🇨🇻 Cabo Verde passport 🇧🇸 Bahamas
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Cabo Verde passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bahamas. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Bahamas's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Bahamas
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Cabo Verde passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Bahamas
700 islands of crystal clarity — snorkelling with sharks, swimming pigs, and pink sand beaches
- Capital
- Nassau
- Currency
- Bahamian Dollar ($)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- EST (UTC-5)
- Best time to visit
- December – May
Official sources
Always confirm with Bahamas's own government before you travel:
- Bahamas official visa information ↗ immigration.gov.bs
- Bahamas embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.gov.bs
Common questions
Do Cabo Verde citizens need a visa to visit Bahamas?
No — Cabo Verde passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bahamas. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Cabo Verde passport holders stay in Bahamas?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Bahamas visa cost for Cabo Verde citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Bahamas?
We don't hold Bahamas's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Bahamas give visas to Cabo Verde citizens?
Bahamas does not require a visa from Cabo Verde citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Cabo Verde citizens find official Bahamas visa information?
On Bahamas's official site: https://immigration.gov.bs