Bahamas Beach Holidays

To enter The Bahamas, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave.

You can usually stay in The Bahamas for up to 30 days without a visa.

You can get visa extensions up to a maximum of 8 months, with penalties for overstaying including fines, detention, and deportation.

If arriving from the USA on an ESTA, time spent in The Bahamas counts towards your 90-day ESTA limit.

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.

You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk.

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out, and you must declare anything potentially prohibited or taxable.

There have been armed robberies, sometimes fatal, in tourist areas, so avoid walking alone outside main areas and beaches, especially after dusk.

Crimes like theft and sexual assault increase during local regattas and festivals, so secure your valuables and do not leave drinks unattended.

Swimming at night or at dusk puts you at a higher risk of shark attacks, even in shallow waters close to resorts.

Be careful when renting jet skis and other water sports equipment, as many operators are unregistered or use poor quality equipment.

While same-sex relations are legal, showing affection in public may receive unwanted negative attention, as it is uncommon.

The risk of petty theft and pickpocketing increases during crowded local events, so keep valuables in a safe place.

Penalties for possessing or trafficking drugs are severe, and you could face a substantial fine, deportation, or imprisonment.