Bahamas: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- 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.
Entrada y visados
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.
Validez del pasaporte: Bahamian High Commission London asks for 6 months beyond departure; check the requirement for your passport.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Keep the immigration card portion required for departure.
Aduana
- Declare restricted or dutiable items.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, bahamashclondon.net ↗, bahamas.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- US and Bahamian dollars circulate at equal value.
- Carry cash for the Out Islands; card acceptance is less predictable there.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, bahamas.com ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Unauthorised firearms and ammunition
- Cannabis and CBD products
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Drug offences carry severe penalties.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Cover beachwear when visiting churches.
Ropa: Cover swimsuits away from the beach; some evening venues have a smarter dress code.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: bahamas.com ↗
Clima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- febrero: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- marzo: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- abril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mayo: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- junio: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- julio: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- agosto: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septiembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octubre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- noviembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- diciembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Mejor temporada: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Qué llevar
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Carrying packages for strangers
Práctico
Enchufes: Nassau/Paradise Island: North American outlets, 120 V, 60 Hz
Agua: Nassau/Paradise Island tourism guidance says tap water is drinkable; check local notices on other islands.
Circulación: por la izquierda
Emergencias: 911 or 919 police/ambulance
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: nassauparadiseisland.com ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.