Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit BS?

No visa required. German ordinary passport holders can enter The Bahamas visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days (3 months), subject to the immigration officer's discretion. Germany is on The Bahamas' visa-exemption list, so German ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for a short tourist visit. As an EU member-state national, a German traveler is admitted visa-free for a stay not exceeding three months (90 days). A small group of European countries (e.g., Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands) hold bilateral agreements granting up to 8 months, but Germany falls under the standard 3-month exemption. There is no eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival process to complete for short stays. At the port of entry, travelers must present a passport valid for at least six months, a return or onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, accommodation details, and a completed Bahamas Immigration arrival/departure card. Admission and the exact length of stay stamped are at the discretion of the immigration officer. The Bahamas is an independent Caribbean nation and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply to entering The Bahamas (ETIAS instead concerns Bahamian nationals visiting Europe). Visitors may not engage in any paid employment. For stays beyond the granted period, an extension or appropriate permit must be sought from the Department of Immigration.