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Nassau and Paradise Island, quiet Out Islands such as Exuma and Eleuthera, and clear water for swimming, boating and diving.

Quick facts

Currency
Bahamian dollar (BSD)
Language
English
Best time to visit
Nov–Apr (dry season) Compare countries by month
Emergency
911 or 919 Emergency numbers by country
Plug types
A, B Plug types by country
Government travel advice
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General guidance; seasons vary by region. Plug types from Wikipedia's mains electricity by country table; currency and driving side from Wikidata; emergency numbers checked against UK government travel advice in . Check the latest advice for entry rules and safety before you book.

Before you go

  • GOV.UK says British citizens can usually stay for up to 30 days without a visa, and their passport must expire at least 6 months after the date they plan to leave.
  • Bahamas Immigration says all visitors must have a return or onward ticket, and may be asked for evidence of sufficient funds.
  • TravelHealthPro lists a risk of dengue, spread by mosquitoes that feed mainly in the daytime.

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Travel tips

  1. Swim in daylight only, and never enter water that has been baited. GOV.UK says shark attacks can happen without warning, and night swimming, including at dusk, raises the risk.
  2. Hire jet skis and water sports equipment only from registered operators. GOV.UK says the industry is poorly regulated and people have been killed or seriously injured.
  3. Follow the Bahamas Department of Meteorology from June to November. GOV.UK gives 1 June to 30 November as the hurricane season, and the Department says August, September and October see the most cyclone effects.
  4. Stay in the main tourist areas and beaches if you are on foot, especially alone. GOV.UK reports violent crime in parts of New Providence and Grand Bahama.
  5. Take extra care when driving: traffic keeps left, but GOV.UK says most hire cars are left-hand-drive imports from the USA.

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