Bahamas Lists 19 African Countries Whose Citizens Can Enter Without a Visa in 2026
- The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published its eVisa online services list, which includes countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in 2026
- Only 19 African countries made the visa-free list, out of the full roster of eligible nations published by the Bahamas Consular Division
- Travellers from eligible African nations must verify their country's status on the official Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal before making travel plans
The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Division, has published its official eVisa online services list for 2026, revealing that citizens of only 19 African countries are permitted to enter the Bahamas without a visa.
The full list is available on the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa portal, which outlines all nationalities eligible for visa-free entry or eVisa processing into the island nation.
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African countries on the Bahamas visa-free list
Out of the dozens of nations included on the list across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, only the following 19 African countries appear on the Bahamas visa-free entry list for 2026:
1. Benin.
2. Botswana.
3. Cape Verde.
4. Gambia.
5. Ghana.
6. Kenya.
7. Lesotho.
8. Malawi.
9. Mali.
10. Mauritius.
11. Namibia.
12. Rwanda.
13. Sao Tome & Principe.
14. Seychelles.
15. Sierra Leone.
16. South Africa.
17. Swaziland.
18. Tanzania.
19. Zambia.
Bahamas: What list means for African travellers
The vast majority of African nations do not feature on the list, meaning citizens of those countries would need to apply through standard visa channels before travelling to The Bahamas.
Travellers from the 19 eligible African countries are advised to confirm their status directly through the official Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal and to check for any additional entry requirements, including valid passport conditions or proof of onward travel, before booking flights.
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