Bahamas : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- 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.
Entrée et visas
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.
Validité du passeport: Bahamian High Commission London asks for 6 months beyond departure; check the requirement for your passport.
À la frontière, on peut vous demander
- Keep the immigration card portion required for departure.
Douane
- Declare restricted or dutiable items.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, bahamashclondon.net ↗, bahamas.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Argent
Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées presque partout.
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
- US and Bahamian dollars circulate at equal value.
- Carry cash for the Out Islands; card acceptance is less predictable there.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, bahamas.com ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Unauthorised firearms and ammunition
- Cannabis and CBD products
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Drug offences carry severe penalties.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Cover beachwear when visiting churches.
Tenue: Cover swimsuits away from the beach; some evening venues have a smarter dress code.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: bahamas.com ↗
Climat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- février: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mars: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- avril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juin: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juillet: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- août: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octobre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- novembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- décembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Meilleure saison : December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
À emporter
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Carrying packages for strangers
Pratique
Prises: Nassau/Paradise Island: North American outlets, 120 V, 60 Hz
Eau: Nassau/Paradise Island tourism guidance says tap water is drinkable; check local notices on other islands.
Circulation: à gauche
Urgences: 911 or 919 police/ambulance
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: nassauparadiseisland.com ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.