New Zealand's government announced Sunday that it would be making changes to its so-called "golden visa" in an attempt to lure more wealthy migrants to its shores.
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Sunshine, sandy beaches and some 700 tropical islands make the Bahamas one of the most sought-after retreats in the Caribbean.
This haven for North American tourists is relatively easy to access for US and Canadian citizens; however, some rules do apply. It's important to note that requirements vary depending on citizenship and residency, so travelers born in one country and residents of another (aside from the US and Canada) should be prepared to provide documentation based on their country of birth.
Most travelers carrying valid US, UK, EU or Canadian passports should have no trouble clearing customs in the Bahamas, as long as your passport is well within its expiration date and has multiple blank pages. Likewise, visitors from Latin America should be presented with few issues at the border.
These general guidelines will help you earn that coveted Bahamian passport stamp and avoid any potential obstacles at your port of entry.
UK, EU and US citizens visiting for 90 days or less do not need a visa to enter the Bahamas. Canadian citizens who plan to stay less than eight months do not need a visa either. You do have to provide proof of your anticipated date of departure, such as a return ticket, and Canadian citizens' passports must be valid for at least three months after their departure date; that rises to six months for Canadian citizens that are traveling home via another country. US passports must have two blank pages for the entry stamp.
Permanent US residents who are not American citizens can travel to the Bahamas without a visa if they plan to stay less than 30 days, though a green card and a valid national passport are both required. For visits longer than 30 days, a visa and a valid national passport are both required.
Canadian permanent residents may stay in the Bahamas for 30 days without a visa; however, they must bring a valid passport that expires no less than three months after their last day in the country (as with Canadian citizens, this rises to six months if you're traveling back to Canada via another country), and an original Canadian Permanent Resident card. If traveling directly from Canada, that card must expire no less than three months after their last day in the country; if traveling via another country, it must expire no less than six months after. A return ticket is also required.
Citizens of Latin America are not required to carry a Bahamas visa if their stay is less than three months. They are required to have a return or onward-journey ticket, proof of lodging confirmation and, if requested, proof of sufficient funds for the visit.
Indian nationals with a visa issued in their passport by Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States or a Schengen Member
New Zealand's government announced Sunday that it would be making changes to its so-called "golden visa" in an attempt to lure more wealthy migrants to its shores.
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