How to Get Bahamas Tourist Visit Visa from London

Bahamas a state with 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba and Hispaniola and southeast of the United States. The region is famous for their beautiful sea attraction that has crystal clear water and beaches with golden sand. This makes it look like heaven on earth. It is because of this very reason that Bahamas has become a hot spot among the tourists because of which tourism has become a major source of income for this country. Aside from its beautiful beaches, local handicrafts, basketry made from palm fronds along with bags and hats made from straws are also quite popular among the tourists.

To visit this place is dream of every other person and there is no shortage of such folks in London too. The best part is that the nationals of the European Union ‘DO NOT’ require a visa to enter The Bahamas, this includes UK as well. So, the people in London who have a plan to visit the Bahamas, but are not familiar, which visa they need or where to apply or don’t know the visa fee or requirements can take help from our step by step guide.

Instructions

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    Requirements


    Following are the requirements to get Bahamas tourist visit visa from London


    a)     Complete application form, signed by applicant himself.


    b)     Provide one passport size photograph of you from front view (black and white or colour) which should be taken within the last year.


    c)      All applicants need to provide following documents in order get the tourist visa of the Bahamas.


    d)     Provide a valid passport that should have six months validity from the date of departure from the Bahamas.


    e)     The applicant should have a return or onward ticket, if they are flying by commercial carrier as proof of travel plan.


    f)       Those who travel by commercial cruises should keep their travel vouchers or passbooks with them.


    g)     Tourist should have enough funds to easily finance his or her visit (minimum US$200 per day).


    h)     If the tourists have a plan to reside at a private place then, he or she should acquire a letter of invitation.


    i)       In case of hotel accommodation, confirm your booking before going to Bahamas.


    Note: Click here to verify whether you need a visa to visit The Bahamas or not.

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    Visa Application


    Applicants can get the visa application form either from the Bahamas High Commission in London (see the address below).


    OR


    You can download Bahamas visa application form from here.

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    Visa Fee


    The tourist visa fee of the Bahamas from London is £55.00(GBP) for single entry visa. For multiple entry visas, fee will be £65.00(GBP). Service charges may well also apply.  Keep in mind that High Commission of Bahamas in London accepts payments only in pounds sterling that are either made in cash or through money order only. Personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted for payment.

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    Processing Time


    Normal tourist visa applications require at least 48 hours to be processed. It is recommended that applicants should apply at least one week before their travel to The Bahamas.

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    Submission


    All visa applications have to be submitted in person and beforehand at Bahamas High Commission or Embassy. For further details you can contact BHC on the following address:


    Visit: The Bahamas High Commission in London



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    Collection of Visa


    Once your application is accepted then, you can collect it from the Bahamas High Commission or Embassy.

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