Hey Guys,

Does anyone know whether we need a visa to go to Bahamas? I am referring to those who are in F-1 visa. I was kind of thinking to take a Carnival cruise, but not sure whether we need a visa to get there.
Anyone's knowledge and efforts to reply would highly be appreciated.

...........Purush

Yes, and as an F-1 visa holder, you need to ensure that your school stamps your documents before you go. This is important especially when returning back to the US of A. Furthermore, it is always useful to confer with the school's international student advisor before you depart.

Thanks addy:

How do we get a visa then? Where to apply? Any consulate office or something that you know? I know the Office of Internation Education part.

Purush

I guess that in order to go and visit the Bahamas, you have to start by getting in touch with the nearest Bahamian Consulate here in the US of A. That shouldn't be a problem as we have GOOGLE. Good luck.

THANKS AGAIN ADDY!

You too. Take care and keep in touch.

Bahamas is a different country, and specially for Nepali citizens --I guess besides India visa is needed to go to any country.

Try this link
http://www.traveldocs.com/bs/embassy.htm

Good Luck!!!

If you live southern part of the US then go to Mexico and if you live in nothern part, then go to Canada for visa. When you go, if you failed to get visa in the US consulates in those 2 countries, then you will be granted re-entery with your signed and stamped I-20 from your international office. But if you go to other country other than Mexico and Canada and have a bad luck then you will be going back home, so be careful and good luck.

Thanks for all good suggestions

Neptex,
That rule got changed about 2-3 years ago. These days you can come bk to US from Canada witho a visa but if you apply for visa at the border and it got rejected, your only option is to return to Nepal.

Is that right U_day? Thank you for letting me know about it. It has been so long when I went to Mexico several times to get visas. Keep it up with latest info. Thanks.

Is that right U_day? Thank you for letting me know about it. It has been so long when I went to Mexico several times to get visas. Keep it up with latest info. Thanks.

Is that right U_day? Thank you for letting me know about it. It has been so long when I went to Mexico several times to get visas. Keep it up with latest info. Thanks.

Sorry for multiple entries. It logged me out and some reason it posted three times.

As far as i know you don't need any visa to trave to Mexico, canada or carribiean upto 14 days. All you need to do is carry your sign I20 and your passport. But, keep in mind you can't stay more then 14 days. This was been told to me when i attended my college orientation.

National NEPAL (NP) /Destination BAHAMAS (BS)

Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after entry)
and visa required.

However, visa not required provided continuing to a third country within 3 days.

Visitor must hold:
- return or onward ticket; and
- sufficient funds; and
- all documents required for next destination.


Exempt from holding return/onward tickets are those visitors

arriving to meet up with a:
- cruise ship: who should hold tickets for their cruise; or
- yacht: who should hold a letter stating they are doing so.

Purush,

It depends on your cruise itinerary. Are you going to get off the ship? If so, you definitely need a Visa. For US citizen and permanent resident they issue a Visa at the port of entry. You may want to check the procedure for foreign student with the F1 status. I went there last year. I loved the cruise part however; I did not enjoy my stay in Bahamas. I was devastated to return to US. Bahamas is just like Bihar when it comes to corruption and bargaining. If the vendor asks you for 50 dollars, you should offer 5 dollars. That's how bad it is. We went to the restaurant where they had “today’s special 9.99" written outside. After we finished the meal bill came for $15, I asked the waiter why I was over charged and was told, that today's special was for tomorrow, she pointed the advertisement there was a date written in a small letter for the next day. To make the long story short. You will have a great time at the ship however avoid staying in the Bahamas if possible.

Purush,
Don't wanna change your mind about Bahamas, but Cozumel and Acapulco are very fine Cruise destinations........Esp Acapulco.......Even though its Mexico, its all US inhabitants there.....you will have a good time.....Have fun on the Ship.....

Thanks for so many good suggestions!
Simon's was of full of experience.

I would probably go off the ship too. I am considering the Carnival cruise. I am getting their invitations, of course promotions, and credits from them. It seems that I cannot start right away irrespective to all these suggestion although I was considering spring break in March. I need to find an accompanying lady for the cruise as well. Any halp from Sajha ladies for my early decision to go for a cruise.
I am ready to bear 50% of your part of expenses. Don't bargain as the people in Bahamas do as written by Simon.

La purush bro pani.

Yeha sajha ma 24/7 kaam garera thakit bhayera ayeko ma jasta lai aba Bahamas, Carribean jasto thau ma holiday jana lageko kura sunaye pachi daha ta lagne nai bho ni, tyo pani cruise ma. sorry hai tapai ko parasna ko jawaf ta chaina, afno ta karma ma bahamas jane lekhya bhaye po visa ko bare tha hunthyo. tara tapai lai safal ra ramailo yatra ko agrim subhakamana.