Yes, Bahamian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. The Bahamas is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Bahamian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Neither country has an embassy in the other, so the e-visa is also the most practical route. This page covers the steps, payment, flights through the United States, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Bahamian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. The Bahamas is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Nassau in winter, 11 in summer.
- Embassies: neither country has an embassy in the other.
How many Bahamian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 53 arrivals from the Bahamas in 2019. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 14 came in 2022. January 2023 alone brought 8 more, more than half of the previous year’s total.
Vietnam visa for Bahamian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday or business trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
If you also hold a passport on the Vietnam visa exemption list, the rules for that passport apply instead. A US green card does not count; the result depends on the passport.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Bahamian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. Copy the given names and surname from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Bahamian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar, but some local cards still have limits on foreign online payments, so check yours with the bank first. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: Junkanoo, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of the Bahamas in winter and 11 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 9 am on a Friday in Nassau arrives in the evening in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Junkanoo: the holiday season around Boxing Day and New Year is busy. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers connect through the United States, then fly across the Pacific to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Check the US entry and transit rules that apply to you before you book.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for the Bahamas. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Nassau. If you need a paper visa, contact the Vietnamese embassy in the country where you live. You do not need any embassy for an e-visa.
The Bahamas for Vietnam. The Bahamas has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nassau, which will tell you which Bahamian mission can help.
Worked examples
- Couple from Nassau, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), connecting in the United States.
- Hotel manager from Freeport on a 3-week resort training course in Nha Trang: a single-entry e-visa, with the host company’s details on the form.
- Student from Eleuthera touring Vietnam and Cambodia for 5 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Bahamian citizens
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. The Bahamas is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in the Bahamas?
No. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online; no embassy visit is needed.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
