Bahamas Health Visa to travel during COVID-19

The Bahamas is now welcoming visitors from across the world. To travel to the Bahamas in 2022, all passengers need a Bahamas Health Visa (BHV).

The Bahamas Health Visa makes the country an even safer destination for travellers. Visitors are required to provide COVID-19 information, including test results and vaccination certificates.

This page explains how to apply for a Bahamas Health Visa, and other COVID-19 restrictions for the Bahamas.

Apply for the Bahamas Health Visa

What is the Bahamas Health Visa?

The Bahamas Health Visa is a type of COVID-19 travel certificate. It gathers all the relevant health information in one place, to ensure visitors meet the Bahamas COVID-19 entry requirements.

Passengers should submit their Bahamas Health Visa application online before going to the Bahamas. The BHV includes health insurance for the Bahamas.

The BHV is not a visit visa. Foreign nationals who require a visa or other documentation for the Bahamas should contact the embassy.

Who needs a health visa for the Bahamas?

Visitors from all countries need to apply for a Bahamas Health Visa. This includes passengers arriving from the United States.

The Bahamas Health Visa is required regardless of how long the traveller will stay in the country, or their reason for visiting. A BHV application must be made before each trip to the Bahamas.

Only nationals and residents of the Bahamas are exempt from this COVID-19 requirement.

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How to apply for a Bahamas Health Visa

The Bahamas Health Visa Application is 100% online. Travellers must complete an electronic application form and upload digital copies of the required health documents.

Bahamas Health Visa 3-step application process:

  1. Complete the BHV application form
  2. Upload health documents (vaccine certificate, negative test)
  3. Pay the BHV fees and submit the request

Processing is fast and travellers are notified by email once their application has been approved.

Bahamas Health Visa requirements

These are the basic document requirements to apply for the Bahamas Health Visa application:

  • Valid passport
  • Negative COVID-19 test result
  • COVID-19 vaccine certificate (when applicable)

Specific requirements depend on the visitor’s vaccination status. More information is provided below.

Passengers should fill out the application form before having the COVID-19 test. The test certificate can be uploaded 24 to 72 hours before the trip to the Bahamas.

It is important to carry a copy of the vaccine certificate and/or negative test result when travelling to the Bahamas.

Requirements for fully vaccinated travellers to the Bahamas

Fully vaccinated travellers need the following documents to apply for the Bahamas Travel Health Visa:

  • Negative COVID-19 test result
    • PCR or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)
    • No more than 3 days before arrival
  • COVID-19 vaccination certificate
    • Completed at least 14 days before arrival
    • Approved vaccines for the Bahamas

Fully vaccinated visitors are not required to complete the Daily Health Survey for the Bahamas.

List of approved vaccines for the Bahamas

  • AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria/Covishield)
  • Jansen (Johnson & Johnson)
  • Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)
  • Moderna (Spikevax)
  • Sinopharm
  • Covaxin
  • Sinovac

Requirements for unvaccinated travellers to the Bahamas

Travellers who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 need:

  • Negative COVID-19 test result: PCR Test (RAT not accepted) no more than 3 days before arrival

Unvaccinated passengers need to complete the Daily Health Survey.

Bahamas Health Visa requirements for children

Travellers of all ages, including children, need a Bahamas Health Visa.

Passengers aged 12 to 17 are subject to the same requirements as adults, which depend on their vaccination status.

Children aged 2 to 11 can take a RAT test instead of a PCR test, regardless of vaccination status.

Travellers under the age of 2 do not need to take a COVID-19 test for the Bahamas.

Bahamas Travel Visa application form

As well as uploading the relevant health documents, travellers also need to provide the following information:

  • Personal details: full name, date of birth, nationality and contact details
  • Passport details: country, passport number and it’s issue and expiry date
  • Travel information: date of arrival, date of departure and accommodation details

As the COVID-19 test must be taken in the 3 days before arrival, travellers should fill out the application form with these details before having the test. The test result can be uploaded at a later date.

Is the Bahamas open for travel?

The Bahamas is now open for travel and tourism. Foreigners can travel to the Bahamas right now, provided they meet the COVID-19 requirements.

Travellers with an approved Bahamas Health Visa do not have to quarantine on arrival.

All islands in the Bahamas are open to international arrival, including commercial flights, private yachts. Access to certain islands may be restricted from time to time. Visitors should check the status of their destination island before travelling.

Bahamas entry requirements during COVID-19

These are the documents foreigners need to travel to the Bahamas during COVID-19.

  • Bahamas Travel Health Visa
  • Passport valid for 6 months beyond the date of exit
  • Bahamas visitor visa (if applicable)

Passengers must present the Bahamas Health Visa QR code to enter the country. They should also carry copies of their vaccination certificate and/or test results.

Requirements to travel during COVID-19 are subject to change. Visitors should check the latest information when planning their trip to the Bahamas.

On-island tourism measures in the Bahamas

The Bahamas has been recognised as a SafeTravels destination by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

This means the Bahamas has adopted the global health and hygiene standards required for a safe trip.

Business, restaurants, and attractions

Now open to tourists in the Bahamas. Levels of restrictions may differ across the 16 islands. Travellers are advised to check the protocol in place on their destination island.

Beaches and parks

Open and operating normally. Face masks do not need to be worn at the beach, but social distancing measures must be observed.