Bahamas Travel: What You Need To Know for 2022

The Bahamas is a multi-island nation located north of Cuba in the Caribbean. The country's islands are known as the Lucayan Archipelago and comprise islands such as the Exumas, Bimini, Eleuthera, Freeport (Grand Bahama), Nassau, Paradise Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador and many more.

Known for its incredible weather, colorful Caribbean culture and some of the most beautiful beaches and vistas in the Caribbean, The Bahamas is an easily accessible destination that offers relative safety and plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun.

Currently, the U.S. State Department classifies The Bahamas as a Level 4 risk due to COVID-19 and an increased risk in crime, though the alert does say that tourist areas are at a decreased risk for crime, which should give travelers some peace of mind.

The Bahamas is a sovereign country, which means that Americans must satisfy its entry requirements in order to be able to gain entry into any of the Bahamian islands.

All travelers both unvaccinated and fully vaccinated are required to test negative no more than three days prior to entry into any Bahamian island; this rule is also in place for inter-island travel from the islands of Nassau, Eleuthera, Inagua, Paradise Island and Grand Bahama.

Travelers over the age of eighteen are then required to fill out the Bahamas Travel Health Visa form with their vaccination status and their negative COVID-19 test results. Children under seventeen and their status should be linked to their parents or guardian in the application.

According to Our World in Data, The Bahamas has recorded over 32,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, leading to 731 deaths. It currently reports 40 percent of the population as having received at least one dose; far below even Cuba and the Dominican Republic's vaccination rates.