Bahamas: Authorities continue enforcing localized COVID-19-related curfews and other restrictions as of May 29 /update 34

The Bahamas maintain COVID-19 curfews on multiple islands as of May 29; international travel restrictions largely unchanged since mid-April.

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As of May 29, authorities in the Bahamas continue to enforce COVID-19-related curfews and other restrictions; measures vary between the islands.

Enhanced Local Measures
On Cat Island and North and Central Andros, all persons must remain in their homes at all times, except to obtain or provide essential goods and services. Travel to these areas is only allowed with a special permit granted by authorities. These restrictions will remain in force until at least June 7. The same restrictions are in effect in In Bullocks Harbour and Great Harbour Cay, although the restrictions are indefinite in these areas.

A 22:00-05:00 curfew is in effect on Grand Bahama, New Providence, Abaco, and mainland Eleuthera and Exuma. In these areas, social gatherings are banned, attendance at weddings and funerals (graveside only) is limited to 20 people, and receptions and banquets are prohibited. Additional health regulations are also being enforced for nonessential businesses, religious establishments, and beach visits; some entertainment and spa facilities remain closed.

On New Providence and Abaco, any person seeking to check in as a guest or make use of indoor hotel facilities, including restaurants and casinos, must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test. Unvaccinated persons traveling from New Providence, Abaco, Grand Bahama, Harbor Island, and Eleuthera to other islands in the Bahamas must provide a negative result from a PCR test taken before travel. This does not apply to those traveling from Eleuthera to its surrounding islands and cays.

International Travel
International travel is permitted, although an entry ban for all vessels and persons arriving from Haiti remains in place until at least June 9. Travelers unable to provide valid proof of having been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to entry must meet the following entry requirements:

Those over the age of 10 must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than five days before travel and apply for a Travel Health Visa.
Those visiting the country for more than four nights will be required to take a rapid COVID-19 antigen test on day five.
Proof of insurance covering COVID-19 treatment is required.

All measures are subject to amendment at short notice.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.