23.04.2021

NASSAU, Bahamas, April 23, 2021 – The Government of The Bahamas announced updated public health measures and entry protocols for fully vaccinated travellers, stating: 

  • Effective immediately, Bahamian citizens and residents who are fully vaccinated – after receiving their second dose - will be exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements when travelling inter-island from New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Exuma and Eleuthera to any other island.  
  • Effective May 1, 2021, international visitors travelling to The Bahamas from other countries who are fully vaccinated and have passed the two-week immunity period will be exempt from testing requirements for entry and inter-island travel.   


REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINATED TRAVELLERS 
Vaccinated travellers will still need to apply for the Bahamas Travel Health Visa and will be required to upload proof of vaccination with their application. They will not need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test prior to entry or submit to rapid testing mandates during their stay.  

REQUIREMENTS FOR UNVACCINATED TRAVELLERS 
Travellers who are not fully vaccinated will be required to follow all existing entry testing requirements including applying for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa, providing proof of negative PCR test taken no more than five (5) days prior to arrival, as well as conducting rapid COVID-19 antigen testing if they are staying in The Bahamas for longer than four (4) nights and five (5) days.  

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TRAVELLERS 
All travellers will be required to apply for the Bahamas Travel Health Visa and complete the daily health questionnaire. All residents and visitors must adhere to health and safety protocols on-island such as mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand washing among others. Health and safety remain our highest priority and we must continue to be vigilant.  

Due to the fluidity of COVID-19, the Government of The Bahamas will continue to monitor cases across the islands and loosen or tighten restrictions as needed. The Bahamas is an archipelago with more than 700 islands and cays, spread over 100,000 square miles, which means conditions and instances of the virus can be different on each of the 16 islands available to welcome visitors. Travellers should continue to check the status of their island destination before travelling, by visiting Bahamas.com/travelupdates.  

For full details on the latest updates, protocols and regulations, please visit opm.gov.bs.  


Bahamas Travel Health Visa FAQ | US & Canadian Residents
Bahamas Travel Health Visa FAQ | Non-US & Non-Canadian Residents
Bahamas Covid-19 Emergency Orders
Bahamas Tourism & Readiness Recovery Plan: Airports, Seaports, COVID-19 Guidelines

Source: https://www.bahamas.com/tourism-reopening



Source: https://travel.gov.bs/


April 1, 2020:  Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has closed the Lynden Pindling International Airport and all additional airports throughout The Bahamas to incoming flights carrying passengers.

• Airlines are permitted, with proper approval, to fly empty aircraft into The Bahamas to retrieve international visitors and return them to their home country.
• The Emergency Order remains in effect until Wednesday, April 8, unless otherwise stated.
• Preventative restrictions are being enforced to prevent further spread of COVID-19 . […]”

March 25, 2020: The port of Freeport, Grand Bahama – including Buckeye, Bahama Rock, Freeport Container Port (FCP) – is open for business, but subject to restrictions imposed by the Government to prevent the spread of COVID 19.


More information:

https://www.bahamas.com/pressroom/bahamas-ministry-tourism-aviation-statement-covid-19-5



COVID-19 Hotline Numbers

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that there are several hotline numbers established for persons who have:

  • travelled to COVID-19 affected countries; or
  • been in close contact with persons who travelled to COVID-19 affected countries;
  • experienced respiratory symptoms; or
  • sought advice on medical care. 

The hotline numbers are:

  • 376-9350    8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
  • 376-9387    8:00 P.M. – 8:00 A.M.; and
  • 376-9357.


More information:

http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/health

Forthcoming