Bahamas: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Do not bring firearms, ammunition or cannabis/CBD; accidental possession can still lead to detention.
- A Digital Arrival Card pilot began in May 2026 on selected flights. Follow airline and immigration instructions; do not assume a universal digital requirement.
Einreise und Visa
Bring a passport, onward or return ticket, accommodation details and funds. British tourists are usually admitted visa-free for 30 days, with extensions possible. Requirements differ by passport and residence; check the Bahamian High Commission. Complete the immigration card; selected flights participate in a digital pilot alongside paper processing.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Bahamian High Commission London asks for 6 months beyond departure; check the requirement for your passport.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Keep the immigration card portion required for departure.
Zoll
- Declare restricted or dutiable items.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, bahamashclondon.net ↗, bahamas.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- US and Bahamian dollars circulate at equal value.
- Carry cash for the Out Islands; card acceptance is less predictable there.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.state.gov ↗, bahamas.com ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Unauthorised firearms and ammunition
- Cannabis and CBD products
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Drug offences carry severe penalties.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Cover beachwear when visiting churches.
Kleidung: Cover swimsuits away from the beach; some evening venues have a smarter dress code.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: bahamas.com ↗
Klima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Februar: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- März: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- April: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- August: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- September: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- November: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Dezember: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste Reisezeit: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Was einpacken
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Nassau/Paradise Island: North American outlets, 120 V, 60 Hz
Wasser: Nassau/Paradise Island tourism guidance says tap water is drinkable; check local notices on other islands.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Notruf: 911 or 919 police/ambulance
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: nassauparadiseisland.com ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.