The Bahamian government has announced updated entry requirements, suspending the mandatory RT-PCR testing for vaccinated travelers, which was scheduled to take effect on January 7, 2022. Vaccinated travelers, as well as children, ages two to 11, may continue to present either a negative rapid antigen test or negative RT-PCR test.
Additionally (effective from January 4), all persons remaining in the Bahamas for longer than 48 hours will need to undergo a tapid antigen test, regardless of vaccination status.
All persons traveling to the Bahamas from other countries—whether fully vaccinated or unvaccinated—will need to present a negative COVID-19 report from test taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival in The Bahamas.
Vaccinated travelers and children aged two to 11 can present either a negative rapid antigen test or RT-PCR test. As per the updated guidelines, all unvaccinated travelers, ages 12 and above, are required to present a negative RT-PCR test (acceptable tests include NAAT, PCR, RNA, RT-PCR and TMA). All children below the age of two are exempt from any testing requirements.
Regardless of vaccination status, a rapid antigen test (effective January 4) will be necessary for all travelers who stay in the Bahamas longer than 48 hours (two nights). Visitors departing on or before 48 hours will not be required to obtain this test. This test replaces the existing Day 5 rapid antigen test.
For more information and an island-by-island list of approved testing sites, visit www.bahamas.com/travelupdates.
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