Do you go through US customs when leaving Bahamas?

Pre-Clearance 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.



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Pre-Clearance 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.

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Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.

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How long does it take to get through Nassau Customs? Entering Nassau, customs usually takes less than 30 minutes. Departing Nassau, you should budget 30-60 minutes.

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The US has preclearance facilities in six countries
  • Ireland: Dublin Airport (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
  • Aruba: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
  • Bermuda: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
  • Bahamas: Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
  • United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)


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Travelers should declare all items being brought from abroad that will remain in the United States. This includes gifts and duty-free purchases. Goods purchased in a duty-free shop are not automatically free of duty upon your return to the United States.

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Even though the 700 islands in the Bahamas are so close to the U.S., it's still an international destination.

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INTERNATIONAL VISITORS All valid receipts for declared items are required. All visitors to the Bahamas are entitled to an exemption of $100.00 on any dutiable article being brought into the Bahamas. Any value in excess of this, the necessary custom duties and taxes will be applicable.

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The Bahamas is a country that achieved independence from Britain in July 1973. You cannot travel from the Bahamas to the US without a visa unless you are a citizen of a country that is part of the US visa waiver program and you already have an ESTA clearance. The Bahamas is not a visa waiver country.

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Breaking Down the Customs Clearance Process
  1. Paperwork Verification. A customs officer verifies that the paperwork completed for shipments are correct. ...
  2. Customs Officer Check. A customs officer will see what fees may be applied to a shipment. ...
  3. Payments, Tax, Duties. ...
  4. Release of Shipment.


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Required Forms and Identifications
  1. The Bahamas Customs Clearance Form: You must complete the Bahamas Customs Clearance form before arrival. ...
  2. Bahamas Immigration Card: You need one copy of the Bahamas Immigration Card for every person on your boat.


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If you are a US citizen, you can take a “closed-loop cruise” (one that begins and ends at the same port) to The Bahamas without a passport. Instead, you'll need to present another proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID.

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Things every first-time tourist needs to know:
  • English is actually the official language of the Bahamas, so it'll be spoken everywhere you go.
  • There's no need to get your currency exchanged, US currency is accepted. ...
  • Tips are king. ...
  • Cars don't drive on the right side of the road, they drive on the left.


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