Bahamas
Important COVID-19 Exceptional Travel Advisory Notice
As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Any country or area may restrict travel without notice. If you live in the UK and are currently travelling abroad, you are strongly advised to return now, where and while there are still commercial routes available. Many airlines are suspending flights and many airports are closing, preventing flights from leaving.
Summary
Coronavirus: stay up to date
- Find out how to return to the UK from Bahamas
- See how to stay safely as a visitor if you cannot return
- See coronavirus travel advice for guidance on international travel
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The Bahamas Government has announced the easing of some restrictions under the Emergency (COVID-19) Orders including changes to the curfew and rules on commercial activities beginning 2 June 2020. These vary from island to island. More details are available at the website of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas.
Flight options in The Bahamas are severely restricted with the airports only allowing limited options on both international and domestic flight. Future flights are severely limited and not guaranteed while the state of emergency remains in force. Restrictions also apply to inter-island travel and private vessels with procedures for requesting inter-island travel. Cruise ships are not allowed to dock and disembark.
See Staying during coronavirus and Return to the UK.
There were more than 36,000 visits to The Bahamas from the UK in 2018. Most visits are trouble-free.
Hurricane Dorian caused significant and widespread damage to the eastern part of Grand Bahama and the central and northern Abaco Islands in September 2019. All other islands in The Bahamas remain unaffected. Ports in Grand Bahama are now operating as normal and a number of hotels and resorts there have reopened. See Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands
The hurricane season in The Bahamas normally runs from June to November. You should follow the advice of the local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See Natural disasters
There have been incidents of violent crime including robbery. See Crime
The Bahamian authorities issued advice following a rare fatal shark attack in June 2019. See Water safety
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in The Bahamas, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
UK health authorities have classified The Bahamas as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice, visit the website of the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
There is no permanent consular representation at the British High Commission in Nassau. However, the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica can provide consular support to British nationals. See Consular assistance
Take out travel and medical insurance before you travel.