Travelling to Bahamas

Entry requirements by nationality

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What you can bring

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• Alcoholallowed, within limitsEach adult may bring duty-free one quart of spirits and one quart of wine.
• CannabisprohibitedOfficial Bahamas visitor guidance (Ministry of Tourism FAQ, health and safety tips): 'The purchase and usage of marijuana is illegal and enforced with strict penalties.' Do not bring cannabis in any form.
• Cashallowed, declaration may be requiredDeclare cash and negotiable instruments worth BSD 10,000 (= USD 10,000) or more.
• Dronesdepends on specificsEvery drone must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAA-B) before you fly.
• Fresh produceprohibitedFresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers need an import permit from the Department of Agriculture before you travel.
• Meat & dairyallowed, declaration may be requiredDeclare all food. Some dairy items are restricted.
• MedicationallowedYou can travel to The Bahamas with prescription medicine for an existing illness.
• Petsdepends on specificsTo bring an animal you need a current single-use import permit from the Department of Agriculture and a current veterinary health certificate.
• Tobaccoallowed, within limitsEach adult may bring duty-free one of: 200 cigarettes, OR 50 cigars, OR one pound (about 454 g) of tobacco.
• WeaponsprohibitedYou may not bring firearms (or fireworks) without special authorization from the Commissioner of Police.

Recent changes to Bahamas's rules

• 2026-10-17Strict cleanup: remove press/blog-sourced figures from row notes
• 2026-10-16Medication row for the Bahamas; log remaining medication holes
• 2026-10-11Eight more destinations: Chile, Montenegro, Jamaica, Bahamas, Ecuador, Tanzania, Cambodia, Israel

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