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In an effort to assist you with travel preparations, we are providing the following summary of entry requirements for foreigners entering the Bahamas. You should always verify that these materials have not expired. The telephone number for Bahamas Immigration Department is (242) 322-7530. The mailing address is: P.O. Box N-831, Nassau, Bahamas.
In general all nationalities should double check for their respective re-entry requirements and strictly adhere to country requirements. What is required to enter The Bahamas may vary greatly than what is required to re-enter the country of origin. When traveling through foreign countries to reach the Bahamas, especially where stays occur, it would be wise to consult those governments for their requirements. Children often are exempt from obtaining photo ID's but each country issues their own requirements. In general a child under 16 years of age may travel into the Bahamas merely with proof of citizenship.
When proof of citizenship, such as a properly certified birth certificate, varies from the individuals current name as appears on photo ID, proper documentation should be carried to verify the difference. For instance, in the case of woman carrying a birth certificate bearing her maiden name, a certified copy of the marriage license should accompany the individual and verify the name appearing on the photo ID.
Many countries require compliance with regulations to divert child abduction. It is generally required that any child traveling with you without one of the parents as listed upon the birth certificate have available a certified letter from the absent parent granting permission for the child to travel with you. There are other substitutions that may suffice for which you should inquire of your country governmental agencies.
NOTE: To all US Citizens: Effective December 31, 2006, the U.S. Government will require passports for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas. For more information, visit www.travel.state.gov
Until Dec. 31, 2006 US Citizens proof of citizenship is a raised seal birth certificate and a government or state photo id such as a motor vehicle operators license or a passport. Children up to 16 years of age are not required to have a photo id however it is urged that any child over 12 years of age obtain one. A town recreation card might be the simplest to obtain.
Parental permission of
a minor to travel without a parent or parent into The Bahamas is also required.
This should be certified and signed by the absent parent(s). If the parent is
deceased a certified death certificate may be necessary.
UK Subjects or Colonists: If visiting for under 3 weeks does not require passports
or visas; for longer stays passports are necessary
Canadian Citizens: If visiting for under 3 weeks does not require passports
or visas; for longer stays passports are necessary
Citizens of Countries where passports but not visas are required:
Belgium Citizens of Countries where passports but not visas are required when stay
is less than 3 months (for longer stays visas are required):
Austria Citizens of Countries where passports but not visas are required when stays
are 14 days or less (for longer stays visas are required):
Argentina Citizens of Countries who require both passports and visas to enter the Bahamas
for any purpose:
Dominican Republic (unless in transit) If you do not see your country listed, you are urged to call Bahamas Immigrations
well in advance of your travel dates.
Greece
Iceland
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
San Marino
South Korea
Switzerland
Turkey
Denmark
France
The Federal Republic of Germany
Finland
The Republic of Ireland
Israel
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Bolivia
Chile
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Guatemala
South Africa
Republic of Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
El Salvador
Uruguay
Venezuela
Haiti
North Korea
all Communist Countries
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