Children 10 and under,
and pilots
and crew of
commercial
airlines
who remain
overnight in The
Bahamas,
are not required to
take a test.
Negative PCR test
results must be
uploaded in order to complete a
Bahamas Health Visa application, as well as
presented upon arrival in The Bahamas.
Any person presenting test
results older than 5 days will not be
allowed entry into The Bahamas.
Beginning November 14, as part of the Travel
Health Visa application, travellers will be
required to opt-in to COVID-19 health
insurance that covers them for the duration
of their stay in The Bahamas. The cost of
insurance is included in the Travel Health
Visa application fee.
Travel Health Visa applications take up to
72 hours to process and should be
completed with adequate lead time.
The cost of the Travel Health Visa is
dependent on length of stay.
Entering and transiting terminals, at security
and customs screenings, at baggage claim.
Any visitor who exhibits COVID-19 symptoms
at any time during their stay will be required
to take a Rapid Antigen Test and receive a
negative result before being permitted to
continue with their vacation.
If a person tests positive they will be required to
follow up with a COVID-19 RT-PCR swab test.
All visitors departing on or before five days
will not be required to obtain this test.
The rapid tests are easy,
quick and will yield
results in 60 minutes
or less with results
being provided
electronically via
SMS text message
and email.
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When traveling in
a taxi or on a bus,
when standing in
lines, when
entering any
establishment,
while entering or
exiting a restaurant.
When entering and exiting beaches
(not required on the beach).
Before and after exercise (masks must
be visible on your person during exercise).
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Some islands may be following different
orders than others, such as curfews and
reduced operating hours and/or services
for shops, restaurants and businesses.
Travelers should check the status of their
island destination before travelling by
visiting Bahamas.com/travelupdates.
Travellers who do not complete a Bahamas
Travel Health Visa or present COVID-19 RT-PCR
Test with a negative result will be denied entry.
Travellers who show symptoms of COVID-19
may be transferred to an area away from others
for further testing and evaluation, and quarantine
may be required by health personnel.
A $200 fine or a penalty of one month
imprisonment, or both, is to be enforced for
visitors or residents found not wearing face masks
in areas where it is required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
For questions or to check on status
of your application, contact
To learn more, visit
Must present
confirmation on arrival
Application needs
further clarification
Entry not permitted
