VISA WAIVER FOR INDIAN NATIONALS
Indian Nationals who wish to visit the Bahamas do not require a visa if the below conditions are met:
* They hold a visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom, USA or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Residence Permit issued by United Kingdom or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551) issued by the USA for a maximum stay of 30 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident Card issued by Canada for a maximum stay of 30 days.
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Important: Applicants are required to submit their biometrics at the Visa Application Center with prior appointment.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter has to be on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Original Introduction letter from the employer on a business letterhead signed & stamped by HR or directorate mentioning your position, duration of your service, the dates, and purpose of the trip and if your expenses are being covered by the employer/company. |
| *Letter of invitation from the business on their official headed paper confirming who you will be visiting, staying with or supported by during your visit. | |
| * Evidence of any previous dealings with the Bahamas company that you are visiting. This could include any evidence of- business meetings, email conversations, and company activities/ invoices | |
| *For performances and entertainment visitors, whether you work in this area as a professional or amateur, and what and where you will be performing | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed / PAN Card | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
VISA WAIVER FOR INDIAN NATIONALS
Indian Nationals who wish to visit the Bahamas do not require a visa if the below conditions are met:
* They hold a visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom, USA or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Residence Permit issued by United Kingdom or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551) issued by the USA for a maximum stay of 30 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident Card issued by Canada for a maximum stay of 30 days.
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Important: Applicants are required to submit their biometrics at the Visa Application Center with prior appointment.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 6 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any |
| * Day wise itinerary of the tour | |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Any proof of your accommodation/ purpose at the destination/ Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator. |
| * Hotel vouchers | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed / PAN Card | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
VISA WAIVER FOR INDIAN NATIONALS
Indian Nationals who wish to visit the Bahamas do not require a visa if the below conditions are met:
* They hold a visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom, USA or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Residence Permit issued by United Kingdom or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551) issued by the USA for a maximum stay of 30 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident Card issued by Canada for a maximum stay of 30 days.
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Important: Applicants are required to submit their biometrics at the Visa Application Center with prior appointment.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Air tickets (if applicable) |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *A covering letter from the Shipping Company, giving reasons for travel. |
| * Indian Seamen traveling on duty must hold a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with the Seamen Book and passport. | |
| * Seaman's book | |
| * A Letter from the Shipping Agent in the UK should be sent to the High Commission, stating particulars of the Seamen and the date and port of joining the Ship. | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / PartnershipDeed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission |
VISA WAIVER FOR INDIAN NATIONALS
Indian Nationals who wish to visit the Bahamas do not require a visa if the below conditions are met:
* They hold a visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom, USA or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Residence Permit issued by United Kingdom or any Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551) issued by the USA for a maximum stay of 30 days.
* They hold a Permanent Resident Card issued by Canada for a maximum stay of 30 days.
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Important: Applicants are required to submit their biometrics at the Visa Application Center with prior appointment.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *Supporting letter(s) from your friend or sponsor in the Bahamas:- If you are visiting a friend you may wish to include a letter of invitation from them as well as their financial documents, |
| * Bio-data pages from the host's passports, valid visa and/or residence permit of the host in the Bahamas | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / PartnershipDeed / PAN Card | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children travelling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies / copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports , birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
| Visas are handled by the British High Commission as The Bahamas is a British Overseas Territory. |
UK Visa Application Centres: Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai South, Mumbai North, Pune Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Kolkatta, Gurgaon, Whitefield Bangalore
British High Commission New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Tel : +91 (11) 2419 2100
Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
British Deputy High Commission Mumbai
Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051
Tel : +91 (22) 66502222
Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
British Deputy High Commission Ahmedabad
Courtyard by Marriott, Ramdev Nagar Satellite Gujarat, Ahmedabad 380015
Tel : +91 (11) 2419 2100
Email : DHC.Ahmedabad@fco.gov.uk
British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh
178-178A, Elante Business Park, Unit C516, Fifth Floor, Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh 160002
Tel : +91 82 8800 9897
Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
British Deputy High Commission Kolkata
1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071
Tel : +91 (33) 2288 5172/2288 5173-76
Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
British Deputy High Commission Bengaluru
Prestige Takt, 23 Kasturba Road Cross, Bengaluru 560 001
Tel : +91 (80) 2210 0200
Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
British Deputy High Commission Hyderabad
2nd Floor, Taj Deccan Hotel, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034
Tel : +91 (40) 6666 9147 / 48
Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
British Deputy High Commission Chennai
20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006
Tel : +91 (44) 4219 2151
Email : web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
British Nationals Assistance Office Goa
303-304 Casa del Sol, Opposite Marriott Hotel, Miramar, Goa, Panaji 403001
Tel : +91 (832) 6636 777
Email : consular.goa@fco.gov.uk