In Nassau, exercise caution in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street). Criminal activity on the outlying Family Islands does occur, but to a much lesser degree than on New Providence or Grand Bahama. The vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) Islands. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of The Bahamas.įind information on dual nationality, prevention of international child abduction, and customs regulations on our websites.Ĭrime: The Department of State rates the criminal threat level in New Providence Island (includes Nassau and Paradise Island) as critical. The Bahamas requires compliance with regulations to divert child abduction similar to U.S. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit. travelers coming for tourism will not need a visa for travel up to 90 days. However, we strongly recommend you obtain a passport before travel in case of an unforeseen emergency that requires you to disembark and return by air. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. Visit the Bahamas Immigration website for the most current visa information. Please visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on entry/ exit requirements related to COVID-19 in The Bahamas. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.Prepare a contingency plan for emergency and medical situations.Review the Country Security Report for The Bahamas.Follow the Department of State on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.Read the country information page for additional information on travel to The Bahamas. Be aware of weather and water conditions and heed local warnings. Keep within your fitness and swimming capabilities. Never swim alone, regardless of your age or level of swimming skills. government personnel are not permitted to use independently operated jet-ski rentals on New Providence and Paradise Islands. Watercraft may be poorly maintained and some operators may not have safety certifications.

Be vigilant when staying at short-term vacation rental properties where private security companies do not have a presence.Īctivities involving commercial recreational watercraft, including water tours, are not consistently regulated. Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas. In Nassau, practice increased vigilance in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) where gang-on-gang violence has resulted in a high homicide rate primarily affecting the local population.

There was a mother and daughter who walked into the kitchen to cancel their order because apparently, they waited for a hour and a half and still didn't get their order, meanwhile others who came in after them (like my group) were served before her.Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.Įxercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime.Ĭountry Summary: The majority of crime occurs on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) islands. Overall it was not the best meal or drink for the price. Once we placed our order we waited another 45 minutes and the salmon was hard and overcooked, the drinks were mediocre. Anyway, the bartender took our drink order and took about 20 minutes to make it, then we were told that there were no more glasses so he would give us another drink as a result. The area where we sat the countertop was soak n wet and the bartender asked us to move down because that area stays wet because the drinks are made there (?). The place was pretty crowded and the only seats available was at the bar. Reviewed By QueenieD69 - Staten Island, New Yorkĭecided to dine here one evening.

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