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Bahamas

700 islands, turquoise water and the famous swimming pigs of the Exumas.

Capital
Nassau
Currency
Bahamian dollar (BSD) — pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD accepted everywhere)
Flight from Douala
22 to 32 h from Douala (1 to 2 stops)
Time difference
GMT-5/-4 (Eastern Time) — 5 to 6h behind Cameroon

The Bahamas is the Caribbean postcard come to life: an archipelago of 700 islands with pink and white sand beaches, translucent water, and the lively capital of Nassau with its colonial forts and straw market. The signature excursion is swimming with the famous Exuma pigs. For a Cameroonian passport, a visa is required but is obtained online via the official e-Visa; the trip from Douala is long, but the change of scenery is total.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
up to 90 days (visitor visa)
Cost
~160 USD (single-entry visa)
Processing
7 to 10 business days

How to apply

The Bahamas requires a visa for Cameroonian nationals, but it is now obtained online (e-Visa) via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal. Fill in the form, upload documents, pay online, then receive the authorisation by email.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
  • Passport scan
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Passport photo

Good to know

  • •To be clear: this is NOT a visa-free destination for Cameroon — a visa is mandatory, but the e-Visa process avoids an embassy visit.
  • •The official portal is evisa.mofa.gov.bs — avoid paid third-party sites.
  • •Single-entry (3 months) or multiple-entry (3, 6 or 12 months).
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
540 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
1 260 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

870 000 FCFA–1 620 000 FCFA

No direct flight: Douala/Yaoundé → European hub (Paris, London) or North American hub (Miami, New York), then on to Nassau (NAS). Expect 22 to 32 h total travel time with stops.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨420 000 FCFA
🍽️210 000 FCFA
🚕108 000 FCFA
🎟️270 000 FCFA
Hostel
27 000 FCFA–54 000 FCFA
Mid-range
72 000 FCFA–162 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
240 000 FCFA–480 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
1 410 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Exuma swimming pigs

The signature trip to Big Major Cay: swim with the famous Exuma pigs.

2

Nassau & Fort Charlotte

Colonial capital with forts, the straw market and pastel architecture.

3

Cable Beach

White sand and turquoise water just outside Nassau.

4

Thunderball Grotto

Snorkeling cave made famous by James Bond, in the Exumas.

5

Iguanas & nurse sharks

Meet the endemic iguanas and swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay.

6

Rose Island

Paradise beach 25 min by boat from Nassau, with a second swimming-pig colony.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Nassau, check in, first beach and sunset.

  2. D2

    Explore Nassau: Fort Charlotte, the Queen's Staircase, straw market.

  3. D3

    Beach day at Cable Beach and local seafood.

  4. D4

    Exuma excursion: swimming pigs, iguanas, nurse sharks.

  5. D5

    Snorkeling at Thunderball Grotto and lazing on the cays.

  6. D6

    Rose Island or Blue Lagoon, relaxation and souvenirs.

  7. D7

    Last shopping, conch fritters, return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Bahamas

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: mofa.gov.bs · immigration.gov.bs

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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