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Does Bahamas require yellow fever vaccination?

Required Vaccine Yellow Fever vaccine is required if travelling from a country where Yellow Fever is an endemic and the traveler is age one or older. All Bahamians travelling to countries where Malaria is endemic are required to commence prophylactic chemotherapy one week before travelling.



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Most recently, protocols were updated to require all travelers - both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated (as well as children ages 2-11) - to obtain a negative COVID-19 test (either a Rapid Antigen Test or PCR Test), taken no more than five (5) days prior to the date of arrival in The Bahamas.

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South Africa requires a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) documenting yellow fever vaccination =10 days before arrival in South Africa for all travelers aged =1 year, traveling from or transiting for >12 hours through the airport of a country with risk for yellow fever virus ...

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Yellow Fever Required for travelers =1 year old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission. Travelers arriving from Guyana or Trinidad & Tobago are exempt from this requirement, unless an outbreak is occurring.

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Anything except fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products can be brought into The Bahamas. All meats must be canned or frozen.

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What Vaccines Do I Need for the Caribbean and Northern America? The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for travelers to the Caribbean and Northern America: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever and rabies.

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  • Avoid Nassau's “over the hill” (south of Shirley Street) and Fish Fry (Arawak Cay) areas, especially at night.
  • Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
  • Don't walk alone, particularly after dark.
  • Don't carry large sums of cash or wear expensive jewellery.


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All persons entering The Bahamas require a Bahamian visa except the following persons:
  • United States Citizens entering as a bona fide visitor for a stay not exceeding eight (8) months. ...
  • Canadian citizens. ...
  • United Kingdom citizens.
  • Citizens of Western Union.


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Yellow Fever Vaccine: Getting Vaccinated
Plan to get the vaccine at least 10 days before your travel since proof of vaccination is not valid until 10 days after getting the vaccine, the time needed to develop immunity to yellow fever virus.

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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. You'll want to travel with cash and a major credit card though, because you'll probably need both during your stay. Tips are king.

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Liquor is inexpensive in the Bahamas and generally sold by the liter. Rum starts as low as $8 a bottle. The duty on beer and wine is much higher so therefore it is generally more expensive. Expect to pay around $50 for a case of beer and wine starts at around $10 a bottle.

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