🇧🇸Bahamas

Typically bring

• Passport with at least six months validity beyond the intended stay
• Bahamas e‑Visa approval (printout or electronic copy)
• Return or onward airline ticket
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, invitation letter, etc.)
• Evidence of sufficient funds (recent bank statement, credit card limit, or traveller’s cheques)
• Travel insurance (recommended but not always mandatory)

Watch out for

• Applying too close to the departure date – allow several days for processing
• Relying on visa‑on‑arrival; Indians need the e‑Visa beforehand
• Forgetting to carry a physical or accessible copy of the e‑Visa approval
• Overlooking passport expiry; some airlines deny boarding if less than six months validity
• Assuming minors are covered under a parent’s e‑Visa; each traveller needs their own approval
• Not checking the permitted length of stay granted by the e‑Visa

Good to know

• The Bahamian dollar (BSD) is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar; USD is widely accepted
• English is the official language; communication is easy for most travellers
• Mobile coverage is good; consider buying a local SIM or using an international roaming plan
• Tap water is generally safe in resorts and major hotels, but bottled water is common elsewhere
• The Bahamas is generally safe for tourists; exercise usual precautions against petty theft in crowded areas
• Driving is on the left side of the road; an International Driving Permit is recommended if you plan to rent a car