To assist with preventing the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the risk of exposure, registered guests will need to follow these government protocols:
FOR ARRIVALS TO THE BAHAMAS:
What are the travel requirements for entering The Bahamas?
To assist with preventing the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the risk of exposure, registered guests will need to follow these government protocols:
The Government of The Bahamas announced updated public health measures and entry protocols for fully vaccinated travelers only, stating:
Effective May 1, 2021, 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. However, vaccinated travelers will still need to apply for the Bahamas Travel Health Visa, at http://travel.gov.bs
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNVACCINATED TRAVELERS
Travelers who are not fully vaccinated will be required to follow all existing entry testing requirements below:
- Everyone traveling to The Bahamas must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test taken no more than five (5) days prior to their arrival date in The Bahamas. Children 10 and under are not required to take a test.
- Once a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test is obtained, travelers can apply for their required Bahamas Travel Health Visa at http://travel.gov.bs.
- All visitors are required to opt-in to mandatory COVID-19 health insurance when applying for their Travel Health Visa. The insurance will cover travelers for COVID-19 related medical expenses for the duration of their stay in The Bahamas. To learn more about The Bahamas Travel Health Visa and health insurance, visit http://www.bahamas.com/tourism-reopening.
- The cost of the Travel Health Visa is dependent on the length of stay and is subject to change.
• $40 per person for a 4-night, five-day stay.
• $60 per person for more than a four-night stay.
• Children 10 years and under are free.
• The fee includes mandatory health insurance.
- Please print copies of the following for each traveler:
• Negative COVID-19 test results.
• Approved travel health visa with QR code visible.
• Receipt for payment of the Travel Health Visa.
- Visitors that stay longer than four (4) nights must take the Bahamas government mandated Rapid Antigen test on Day 5 of their stay.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TRAVELERS
All travelers 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.
We recommend all travelers interested in visiting The Bahamas review entry requirements and safety measures applicable to each member of their party at bahamas.com before booking a trip. Additionally, we recommend all travelers to review international re-entry requirements, some of which are listed below.
Returning to the US:
Beginning February 12, 2021, Complimentary Rapid Antigen tests will be available for all Resort World Bimini guests only.
Effective January 26, 2021, U.S citizens and international travelers ages two years and older returning to the United States are required to present a negative Rapid Antigen or COVID-19 RT-PCR test.
- 1. All air passengers, including returning American citizens and visitors, arriving in The United States by airline (commercial and private) will have to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days (72 hours) of travel. Airlines must deny passengers boarding if they do not provide a negative COVID-19 test result or show proof of a recent positive viral test.
• The testing regulations do NOT apply to those traveling by boat.
- Visitors returning to the United States may use the Day 5 Bahamas government-mandated Rapid Antigen negative test result to re-enter the U.S. as long as their departure date is on the 6th, 7th, or 8th day of their stay and test results are negative.
