UK ETA for Bahamas Citizens
Everything a Bahamian traveler needs to know before applying for an ETA
UK ETA for Bahamas Nationals
If you hold a Bahamas passport and plan to visit the United Kingdom, you need an ETA before you board. The Bahamas has been on the ETA national list since 8 January 2025, and the application is made entirely online.
We offer two ways to get it processed. Regular Processing costs $60 and takes 3 working days. Express Processing costs $90 and takes 12-36 hours. Both prices are in US dollars, and every person travelling needs their own application.
UK ETA Information for Bahamas
Quick reference for Bahamas passport holders planning a UK trip
Regular in 3 working days, Express in 12-36 hours
$60 or $90 per traveler, charged in US dollars
The whole application is completed online
The ETA covers repeated visits during its validity
Eligibility & Requirements
ETA required from 8 January 2025. What you need and what to expect.
• A valid Bahamas passport
• A recent photo showing your face
• Working email address
• Debit or credit card
• Valid for 2 years or until passport expiry
• Visits of up to 6 months each
• Employment is not covered
• Entry is decided at the border
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Every traveler needs an ETA, including babies and children, and one person can submit applications for others.
Not in the sense of working for a UK business or being self-employed. Some permitted paid engagements are allowed. Anything beyond that needs the right visa.
Yes. You must use the same passport you applied with, and a replacement passport means a new ETA.
Allow for the processing time you choose, which is 3 working days for Regular or 12-36 hours for Express, plus a little spare time before you fly.