Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to The Bahamas.
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Travel to The Bahamas continues, with international flights, airports and cruise ports operating. However, travellers should be aware of current crime-related travel warnings and temporary health-related entry restrictions affecting travellers arriving from certain countries.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality and residency. Some visitors can enter The Bahamas without a visa, while others must obtain a visa before travelling.
Passport requirements
Travellers should confirm the passport-validity requirement that applies to their nationality before departure. The Bahamas’ official tourism guidance generally states that foreign visitors should carry a passport valid for at least six months.
Return or onward travel
Visitors may be required to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence that they have sufficient funds for their stay.
Current health-related entry restrictions
The Bahamian government introduced temporary restrictions in May 2026 affecting travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Travellers affected by these measures should check the latest government requirements before departure.
Yellow fever
Travellers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission may be required to provide a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Crime warning
Travellers should exercise increased caution because of crime. Current U.S. guidance says most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands.
Latest Travel Changes
Digital Arrival Card pilot
The Bahamas began a pilot of its new Digital Arrival Card in May 2026. Selected travellers can complete immigration and customs information online before arrival, while the traditional paper process remains available during the pilot.
Temporary health entry measures
The Bahamas introduced temporary health-related entry restrictions in May 2026 affecting travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
Before You Travel
Check your airline or cruise operator, airport or port information, Bahamian immigration requirements, weather conditions and the travel advice issued by your own government before departure.
During hurricane season, monitor weather forecasts carefully because tropical storms and hurricanes can cause airport and seaport closures at short notice.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline, cruise or government advice.