The Bahamas is officially reopening for tourism on July 1st

On June 15, the Bahamas welcomed yachts and private flights. Everyone else can join from July 1 as long as travelers have not been exposed to the virus, nor showing any symptoms. They will be granted entry with no quarantine period.

The Bahamas do require inbound travelers bring a negative PCR test. Here is the info:

“Due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., and in an abundance of caution for the health and safety of both travellers and residents, all incoming visitors must present a COVID-19 RT-PCR Negative (Swab) Test upon arrival. Results must be no more than ten (10) days old.

Select individuals will be exempt from testing, which includes children under the age of two, private pilots who do not deplane, and Bahamian citizens, residents and homeowners returning from English speaking CARICOM countries.”

Before you go:

In order to be granted entry to the Bahamas, the government is asking all travelers to fill out an online electronic health declaration form. It asks questions about the traveler’s departure country, if they have been in contact with the virus, and if they have any symptoms.

Upon Arrival:

Once landing at the airport in the Bahamas, all travelers will undergo temperature screenings.

Travelers should then expect to follow The Bahamas’ “Healthy Traveler Campaign” that encourages both visitors and residents to continue practicing social distancing measures, regularly wash hands or use hand sanitizers, and the use of face masks. Read more here.

We recommend to always check if there are any latest travel restrictions before you book an accommodation. Travel may only be permitted for certain purposes and recreational travel may not be specifically permitted. Government measures are constantly changing, so we recommend that you regularly check for updates. Click here for travel restrictions and guidelines for the Bahamas.  

Updated on June 29, 2020.

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