Bahamas
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of The Bahamas鈥� current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in The Bahamas set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact .
Passport validity requirements聽
To enter The Bahamas, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave.听
Visa requirements聽
You can usually stay in The Bahamas for up to 30 days without a visa. You can get . Penalties for overstaying include a fine, detention and deportation.鈥疶he Bahamas High Commission lists .听
If you arrive in The Bahamas from the USA, and you have an , the time you spend in The Bahamas counts towards the 90 days you have on your ESTA. If you are in any doubt about your US visa status, ask the US Immigration and Naturalization Service or any US diplomatic mission before starting your return journey.听
Vaccine requirements聽聽
To enter The Bahamas, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .听
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .听
Customs rules聽
There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.听