{"schemaVersion":1,"source":"live","checkedAt":"2026-10-08T03:06:05.901Z","passport":{"code":"BS","name":"The Bahamas","slug":"the-bahamas"},"destination":{"code":"US","name":"United States"},"status":"visa_required","evidenceLevel":"exact","supportsCurrentStatus":true,"reviewedAt":"2026-08-20","allowedStays":[],"policies":[{"id":"us-bahamian-visitor-visa-with-preclearance-exception","title":"Bahamian visitors generally need a visa, with a narrow preclearance exception","summary":"A Bahamian national generally needs a visitor visa unless a U.S. immigration officer in the Bahamas finds the traveller clearly admissible before embarkation.","status":"visa_required","conditions":["The exception applies only after the required examination in the Bahamas before or at embarkation by vessel or aircraft.","A passport is required, and travel outside the narrow examination route remains visa-required."],"sourceIds":["us-cfr-8-212-1"],"application":{"url":"https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/","label":"Start the official DS-160 visitor-visa application","steps":["Complete the DS-160 online application and retain its confirmation page.","Follow the relevant U.S. embassy or consulate instructions, pay the required fee, and schedule an interview when required.","Provide the passport and evidence requested to establish the trip purpose, funds, and intention to depart."]}}],"conditional":[],"sources":[{"id":"us-cfr-8-212-1","title":"8 CFR 212.1: documentary requirements for nonimmigrants","url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/link/cfr/8/212?link-type=pdf&sectionnum=1&year=mostrecent","publisher":"U.S. Government Publishing Office","jurisdiction":"United States","kind":"law","language":"English","reviewedAt":"2026-08-20"}]}