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You can usually stay in The Bahamas for up to 30 days without a visa. You can get extensions up to a maximum of 8 months. Penalties for overstaying include a fine, detention and deportation. The Bahamas High Commission lists more information about visas.
There are two ways to obtain a cruising permit including pre-registration online via official cruising permit vendors, (opens in new window) before you arrive in The Bahamas or filling out paperwork upon arrival at Bahamas Customs and Immigration.
Nassau Paradise Island is also one of the few Caribbean destinations with preclearance entry into the United States. Passengers returning from The Bahamas can bypass customs upon entering their U.S. destination.
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between United States and Grand Bahama operated by 1 ferry company – Balearia Caribbean. The Fort Lauderdale (Miami) to Freeport ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 3 hours.
Entry Fees The following fees will be applied to boats staying in The Bahamas for up to 3 months: Boats up to 34 feet: $150.
U.S. travelers coming for tourism will not need a visa for travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit. The Bahamas requires compliance with regulations to divert child abduction similar to U.S. policies. Review those policies before traveling.
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between United States and Grand Bahama operated by 1 ferry company – Balearia Caribbean. The Fort Lauderdale (Miami) to Freeport ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 3 hours.
TowBoatUS Palm Beach, TowBoatUS Miami, and TowBoatUS Fort Lauderdale offer extended service to allow Unlimited and Unlimited Gold members towing from as far as 172 miles from their home ports, which includes much of the Bahamas. Visit BoatUS/Map to search our service locator.
Cruising Permits Pleasure Vessels 34 feet to 100 feet: $300.00 for 3 months. $600.00 for 12 months.
Everyone on board must have proof of citizenship. U.S. citizens must present a passport. Upon your arrival in The Bahamas, you will be asked to fill out an Immigration Arrival/Departure Card, which you will keep until your departure.