Bahamas: Authorities continue to ease COVID-19-related restrictions as of Nov. 25 /update 44

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As of Nov. 25, authorities in the Bahamas have updated their COVID-19-related travel restrictions, easing domestic restrictions. The nightly curfew that was in effect on some islands has been lifted and authorities increased the limit for indoor gatherings from five to 20 people. Travel restrictions remain largely unchanged.

International Travel Requirements

• All travelers are required to apply for the Bahamas Travel Health Visa. The visa takes 48 hours to process and must be completed ahead of travel. To access the application, click here.

• All international travelers are required to purchase health insurance that covers them during their trip.

• Fully vaccinated travelers aged 12 years and older (with Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, or AstraZeneca vaccines) are required to have proof of vaccination, and proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, taken within five days prior to their arrival in the Bahamas. Unvaccinated travelers aged 12 years and older must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within five days prior to arrival.

• Children between 2 and 11 years old must have proof of a negative PCR or antigen test, taken within five days prior to their arrival to the Bahamas. There is no pre-travel test requirement for children less than two years old.

• Unvaccinated travelers must take an antigen test on day five of their stay and may be required to fill out a daily health questionnaire for the first 14 days of their trip.

Domestic Travel
Fully vaccinated individuals traveling within any island of the Bahamas must have proof of a negative PCR or antigen test, taken within five days prior to their trip. Unvaccinated individuals traveling from Paradise Island or Grand Bahama to another island in the Bahamas must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within five days prior to their trip; an antigen test is accepted for the other islands.

COVID-19-related restrictions vary between islands, with the exception of general restrictions that apply nationwide, such as wearing facemasks in public spaces and adhering to social distance requirements. Social gatherings indoors may have up to 20 people, and attendees must be fully vaccinated.

Additionally, the maximum capacity for indoor dining in New Providence and Grand Bahama is set at 33 percent; officials require customers to be fully vaccinated. Religious services, wedding receptions, and funerals are permitted but are capped at 33 percent of the venue's capacity.

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.

Resources

WHO Coronavirus Knowledge Base
Government COVID-19 Protocols
Bahamas Travel Health Visa Application
Bahamas Tourism Information