Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

The Bahamas

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

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FY2024
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Change vs FY2024 (pp)
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Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 5.00% — —
FY2007 5.20% +0.20 pp +4%
FY2008 5.90% +0.70 pp +13.46%
FY2009 8.30% +2.40 pp +40.68%
FY2010 8.20% -0.10 pp -1.2%
FY2011 13.70% +5.50 pp +67.07%
FY2012 12.90% -0.80 pp -5.84%
FY2013 11.60% -1.30 pp -10.08%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 5.00%
FY2007 5.20%
FY2008 5.90%
FY2009 8.30%
FY2010 8.20%
FY2011 13.70%
FY2012 12.90%
FY2013 11.60%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
403,033 (2025)
Source
Capital
Nassau
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Currency
BSD · Bahamian Dollar
ISO code
BS
Passport / nationality
Bahamian

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

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U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

No U.S. visa processing posts listed for this country in the latest Global Visa Wait Times table.

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