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When entering The Bahamas by boat, the captain must ensure that the boat clears Bahamas Customs and Immigration at the nearest Port of Entry. The captain and all passengers must have a valid passport and travel documents. No person except the captain is allowed to leave the boat until Customs and Immigration boards, processes and leaves the boat. There is a flat fee to clear Customs and Immigration, which includes a cruising permit for an approved amount of time, fishing permit and regular Customs and Immigration processing fees.. The standard Departure Tax is waived for up to three persons and charged at $20 per additional person.
Entry fees are valid for two (2) entries during a ninety (90) day period. Boats up to 35 feet are $150, which larger vessels over 35 feet are $300. A Bahamian visa may be required when staying more than thirty (30) days.
Please refer to the Bahamas Marinas page for accurate information, forms and updates: https://bahamasmarinas.com/enteringexiting-policies/
Firearms
Note that you must declare any firearms on board your boat, providing required documents and records. You will have to obtain a separate permit from the police department in order to remove it from the boat. FIrearm infractions are a punishable offence in The Bahamas so please be sure to review all requirements online before entering the country.
Charters
You are not allowed to transport passengers for hire without a Foreign Charter Licence. This should be obtained from the Port Department prior to their arrival. Passengers cannot have originated in the Bahamas. Foreign vessel must not engage in any commercial fishing transactions in Bahamian waters.
Emergency
In case of emergency, your primary call should be by voice on VHF channel 16 to anyone who responds, afloat or on shore. Many land-based stations can either help directly, or pass on your position and circumstances to the Bahamas Air-Sea Rescue Association (BASRA).