All persons ages six (6) years and older, must pay a Departure Tax of $20 when leaving The Bahamas. You will also be asked to produce the retained portion of the Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card received when you entered the country. Visitors must declare currency and other negotiable instruments of $10,000 or more upon exiting The Bahamas. Departures from Nassau to the US will clear US Customs and Immigration before leaving the country.

Overstaying is a punishable offence in The Bahamas. If you have reason to extend your stay, it is very important that you apply to the Department of Immigration for an official extension. It is recommended that you do this in advance of your initial departure date, as a visitor extension is discretionary and may not be immediate. There is no charge for applying for or receiving a visitor extension.

For up-to-date information on regulations for International Travel, US Residents should visit the Travel Section of the US Customs and Border Protection Home Page: www.cbp.gov.