Is going to The Bahamas considered international travel?

Other International Visitors To enter The Bahamas directly or through the U.S., citizens from countries other than the U.S. and Canada are required to present a valid passport which must be current up to your travel period and some countries are also required to have a Bahamas visa.



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Visas. British nationals visiting are usually allowed entry into the Bahamas for up to 30 days without a visa. This can be extended up to a maximum of 8 months by applying to the Department of Immigration in Nassau. Penalties for overstaying include fines and detention pending deportation.

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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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If you have a British passport you don't need a specific US Visa for UK citizens to enter the US, you only need an ESTA. The ESTA permits qualifying nationalities to enter the US for tourism or business motives. Any traveler that's eligible for the ESTA can enter the US by air or sea.

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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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The Abacos are considered some of the safest islands in The Bahamas and are known for being family-friendly. The Abaco Islands have only a population of around 17,000 and are made up of Great Abaco, Little Abaco, and several smaller barrier cays.

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Summary of cost of living in Bahamas: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,934.6$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,396.5$ without rent. Cost of living in Bahamas is, on average, 24.2% higher than in United States.

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The nearby Lucayan Archipelago, comprising The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, is considered to be a part of the Caribbean despite not bordering the Caribbean Sea. All the islands in the Antilles plus the Lucayan Archipelago form the West Indies, which is often interchangeable with the term Caribbean.

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Entering Nassau, customs usually takes less than 30 minutes. Departing Nassau, you should budget 30-60 minutes.

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Visa-free countries with the Caribbean passport Caribbean citizens enter the UK without visas and stay in the country for 180 days a year. It's possible because Caribbean countries — Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis — are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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