Acceptance Letter For Travel In Nassau
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U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document, such as a U.S. passport card.
Visa Requirements for Bahamas Citizens Traveling to the United... Bahamians must be in possession of a valid, unexpired passport or a Bahamian Travel Document listing nationality as Bahamian. Bahamians arriving to the United States by vessel must be in possession of a valid passport AND valid travel visa.
Bahamian travelers departing Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau by air may apply for admission without a visa if they meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance requirements. However, CBP has the final authority to determine eligibility to enter the United States.
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.
Passengers returning from The Bahamas can bypass customs upon entering their U.S. destination. Through preclearance, all international immigration, customs, and agriculture inspections that are usually performed upon arrival in the U.S. are completed at the Nassau airport prior to departure.
Visa. You can visit the Bahamas for up to 21 days without a visa. This can be extended up to a maximum of 8 months by applying to the Department of Immigration in Nassau. If you're travelling to the Bahamas via the USA, you may need to apply for an ESTA.
If you are departing or returning to the U.S. by air from any international destination, a passport is required by all travelers regardless of age.
Armed robberies, burglaries, bag snatchings, theft, fraud and sexual assaults are the most common crimes committed against travellers in Freeport and Nassau. Be aware of your surroundings, even in areas usually considered safe. Keep valuables out of sight. Sexual assault frequently occurs in The Bahamas.
American travelers flying to the Bahamas must have a valid U.S. passport book and a proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas.
