Embassy of the United States Nassau, Bahamas

IMPORTANT NOTICE - CHANGES TO VISA FEES

The Department of State has adjusted visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards have increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease. Although most categories of nonimmigrant visa processing fees will increase, the fee for E visas (treaty-traders and treaty-investors) and K visas (for fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens) will decrease.  Please be advised that the new cost of a non-immigrant visa is $160.00.  

Complete details about the new visa fees.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Unless exempt from visa requirements (see Travel Without a Visa below), most persons require a visa to travel to the United States.  There are over fifty different kinds or "classifications" of non-immigrant visas to the United States. Many have different requirements and provide different benefits – some allow a visitor to study or to work, while others do not.

The classification of visa depends on what the traveler intends to do in the United States. Therefore, all applicants should have a clear idea of their purpose of travel to the United States before they apply for a visa and be prepared to explain that purpose at the visa interview.

Please click on "Types of U.S. Visas" for details of various visa classifications.

Persons who wish to schedule an appointment to apply for a visa at Embassy Nassau should click on the link "How To Apply for a Visa" and then carefully read and follow the instructions.  Persons who are neither citizens nor residents of The Bahamas or the Turks or Caicos Islands should read our advisory (PDF 94 KB) to learn about restrictions on applications by persons who are not from the Nassau Consular District.

Travel Without A Visa

Citizens of certain countries may travel to the United States without visas in certain circumstances. 

• Citizens of Canada, Mexico and Bermuda
• Citizens of The Bahamas (PDF 64 KB)
• Citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands (PDF 65 KB)
•         Citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver
          Program

Tickets and Travel Plans

Each applicant’s eligibility for a visa is determined once an application is made.  There is no guarantee in advance that a visa will be issued.  Although tentative travel plans may be useful, the Embassy recommends visa applicants NOT purchase tickets prior to receiving a visa.  A visa cannot be issued simply because the applicant has already purchased tickets.

Important Links

• Issues/Complaints About Immigration (CBP) Entry to the United States
• Emergency Visa Appointments (PDF 66 KB)What Does the Visa Expiration Date Mean
• How Long Can I Stay in the U.S.  and What if I Need to Stay Longer
• Visa Appointments for Large Groups (PDF 48 KB)
  
• Complaints and difficulties relating to Exchange Visitor Programs (PDF 39 KB)
  
• Visa Ineligibilities