Bahamas Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Bahamas Passport is currently ranked Number 52 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 97. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Bahamas’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 154 Taxation 50 Perception 40 Dual Citizenship 20 Freedom 40

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Travel Destinations from Bahamas ^{50% in total score}

For the Bahamas Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Bahamas a Travel Score of 154 which means that Bahamas passport holders can enter a total of 154 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Bahamas ^{20% in total score}

For the Bahamas Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Bahamas a Taxation Score of 50, meaning that Bahamas has zero tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Bahamas Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Bahamas a Perception Score of 40, meaning that Bahamas citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Bahamas Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Bahamas a Dual Citizenship Score of 20, meaning that Bahamas citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Bahamas Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Bahamas a Freedom Score of 40, meaning that Bahamas citizens have intermediate freedom.