Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No/4 | Yes |
| Canadian | 1 | No/4 | Yes |
| USA | 2 | No/4 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months from date of departure from The Bahamas required by all nationals of countries referred to in chart above except:
(a)
1. nationals of Canada, provided holding a birth certificate;
(b)
2. nationals of the USA. However, conditions vary and nationals may wish to enquire what specific documents need to be submitted.
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
VisasNot required by nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a)
3. nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia; nationals of Austria, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Sweden for visits of over three months; nationals of Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and the UK for stays of over eight months;
(b)
4. nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of over eight months.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostSingle-entry: £30;
Multiple-entry: £40 (three to six months); £50 (six to 12 months). Payable by cash only.
ValidityUsually three months. Applications for extension should be made to the Director of Immigration.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredDependent on nationality of applicant, a minimum of 48 hours, maximum of six weeks. Applications made by post and from some nationals may take longer to process. Applicants are advised to make their applications at least six weeks before their departure date to the Bahamas. Enquire at the consulate or embassy for further details.
WarningMost visits to The Bahamas are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
The hurricane season in the Bahamas normally runs from June to November.
Violent crime can be a problem. Much of this is within the local community, but tourists have been the victims of robbery, sometimes armed, particularly when alone or in isolated locations.
The watersports industry in The Bahamas is very poorly regulated. In view of this and a number of fatal accidents, travelers are advised not to rent jet-skis in New Providence and Paradise Island unless they are experienced jet-ski users.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 2 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged over one year traveling from an infected area.
2Immunization against typhoid is advised.
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