As we all continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bahamian Government is making great efforts to open the country for the 2021 season. The information listed on this page is what we understand to be the current requirements for traveling to The Bahamas, effective on November 1st, 2020 – please know that these requirements change and evolve frequently.
We have also included links to other relevant sites and our own ‘in-house’ documentation.
Step One:
You must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test within 5 days of your travel date. Here are two options for purchasing a PCR test if you are not able to obtain one locally.
Step Two:
With a negative test, you’ll then need to apply for your Bahamian travel visa. You can do that HERE. Your negative test results must be registered on the Health Visa site within five days before your arrival. We highly recommend registering your results just as soon as you receive them.
The cost of your travel visa is dependent upon the length of your stay. Beginning on November 14th, it is required to opt-in for mandatory COVID-19 health insurance. This insurance will cover you for the duration of your trip in the Bahamas & the cost is included in the travel visa application fee.
(Be sure to print out the accepted Bahamian travel visa, as well as a copy of your negative COVID-19 RT PCR test, so that you may present this to officials throughout your travels).
Step Three:
Throughout your stay with us at Andros South, you will be required to complete a daily online health questionnaire for symptom tracking purposes. Also, please be aware, the Bahamian government has mandated the use of face masks.
If your stay in the Bahamas will be longer than 4 nights & 5 days, it is required to obtain a Rapid COVID-19 Antigen 96 hours after your arrival. This test can be administered by our staff on-site at Andros South Lodge. It is very simple & provides quick results. If you are leaving the Bahamas on the 5th day, you are not required to take the Rapid COVID-19 Antigen test.
These tests are being provided to us by the Living with COVID Coalition, you can read more about them HERE.
For more information about COVID-19 requirements and the re-opening of The Bahamas, you can visit bahamas.com and their COVID-19 Travel Update page.
Our team at Deneki Outdoors & Andros South is dedicated to making your trip with us safe and enjoyable, this is a link to our ‘COVID-19 Client Protection Plan’ (download/print).
If you have any questions about this information or if we can help you plan your trip, please feel free to contact us at any time. Via email at, info@deneki.com or reach us by phone at, 1-800-344-3628. Thank you for taking the time to read over this information and we hope to see you in The Bahamas!
