help you find accommodation and arrange flights homeĭomestic Violence: U.S.provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution.provide information on victim’s compensation programs in the United States.explain the local criminal justice process in general terms.contact relatives or friends with your written consent.assist you in reporting a crime to the police.Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime. Report crimes to the local police at 919 or 911, and contact the U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault are encouraged to contact the U.S. For the latest security messages, visit our website.įind more information about common safety and security concerns in The Bahamas including credit card fraud, real estate scams, and water sport and scooter safety on our website. Violent crime such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults occur, but generally not in tourist areas. 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. 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.
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