Seychelles vs The Bahamas Passport Comparison
Seychelles
AFRICA
#25
Rank
Visa-Free Access155 countries
The Bahamas
CARIBBEAN
#22
Rank
Visa-Free Access159 countries
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Seychelles | The Bahamas |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-Free Destinations | 155 | 159 |
| 2026 Ranking | #25 | #22 |
| Global Mobility Score | 74/100 | 77/100 |
| Openness Score | 78/100 | 72/100 |
| Continent | AFRICA | CARIBBEAN |
| Schengen Member | Yes | Yes |
| Citizenship by Investment | No | No |
| Residency by Investment | No | No |
| Visa on Arrival | 25 | 32 |
| eTA Available | 5 | 7 |
| e-Visa Available | 25 | 29 |
| Visa Required | 46 | 38 |
Visa-Free Destinations
Seychelles
155
The Bahamas
159
2026 Ranking
Seychelles
#25
The Bahamas
#22
Global Mobility Score
Seychelles
74/100
The Bahamas
77/100
Openness Score
Seychelles
78/100
The Bahamas
72/100
Continent
Seychelles
AFRICA
The Bahamas
CARIBBEAN
Schengen Member
Seychelles
Yes
The Bahamas
Yes
Citizenship by Investment
Residency by Investment
Visa on Arrival
eTA Available
e-Visa Available
Visa Required
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
The Bahamas
With 159 visa-free destinations, The Bahamas offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Schengen Area Access
Seychelles
Seychelles is a Schengen Area member, providing free movement across 27 European countries.
Most Unique Access
Seychelles
Seychelles provides exclusive visa-free access to 18 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 107 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 159 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
107
Shared Destinations
18
Unique to Seychelles
13
Unique to The Bahamas
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Seychelles
18 unique destinations
Cote d'IvoireAlgeriaBahamasBangladeshBelarusMacao (SAR China)NamibiaNigeriaOmanSri Lanka+8 more
The Bahamas
13 unique destinations
JapanChileColombiaEl SalvadorGuatemalaGuyanaHondurasMexicoNicaraguaPalestinian Territory+3 more
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (107)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntigua and BarbudaArubaAustriaBarbadosBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBonaire; St. Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaCayman IslandsChinaCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCuracaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEstoniaFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench West IndiesThe GambiaGeorgiaGermanyGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaHaitiHong Kong (SAR China)HungaryIcelandIrelandItaly+57 more destinations
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Seychelles
Rank: #25
Visa-free: 156
The Bahamas
Rank: #22
Visa-free: 161
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Seychelles | The Bahamas |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #25 (156) | #22 (161) |
| 2024 | #26 (156) | #24 (158) |
| 2023 | #29 (153) | #27 (155) |
| 2022 | #28 (152) | #26 (155) |
| 2021 | #29 (152) | #27 (155) |
| 2020 | #29 (151) | #26 (155) |
| 2019 | #26 (151) | #24 (154) |
| 2018 | #25 (152) | #23 (155) |
| 2017 | #29 (137) | #26 (141) |
| 2016 | #31 (133) | #27 (140) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.