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General Information

Banking
In Freeport/Lucaya, banks are open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Most commercial banks have ATMs that accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and any other bank or credit card on the Cirrus, Honor, Novus and Plus networks.

Climate
The trade winds that blow almost continually throughout The Islands of The Bahamas give the islands a warm, agreeable climate which varies little year round. The most refreshing time is between September through May, when the temperature averages 70-75F degrees. The rest of the year is a bit warmer with temperatures between 80-85F degrees.

Currency
The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to the US dollar. Both US and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout the islands.

Dress Code
Cotton summer clothing, bathing suits for daytime wear, as well as sports clothes etc. for the more active guest. Evening may sometimes require smart casual.

Drivers License
A valid drivers license is required to drive here. British rules apply, so please drive on the left and be extra careful on roundabouts. Visitors may use their home licenses for up to three months and may also apply for an international driver's license. Pedestrians should remember to look right before crossing streets.

How to get here
Easy access to Grand Bahama is a key reason for this tropical playground's appeal as a year-round vacation destination. Just a short hop by jet, a pleasant day by cruise ship, or a memorable voyage by private or charter boat, The Bahamas can be reached quickly by air or by sea. Freeport has regular flight in from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and also Atlanta via US Airways, Continental, American Airlines and AirTran.

By Boat
If entering The Bahamas by private boat, there is a flat fee to clear Customs and Immigration, which is $150.00 for boats 35 feet and under and $300.00 for boats 36 ft and over. This will cover a vessel with four persons or less.

Immigration
Bring valid passports to facilitate entry and return home. There is a departure tax of $15 per person.

Entry Requirements

The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced that effective January 1, 2006, all U.S. citizens and foreign nationals traveling to the United States from The Bahamas will be required to present a valid passport or another secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. Click here for more information.

CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS:
To enter the Bahamas, U.S. citizens need one of the three documents listed below, accompanied by a return or onward journey ticket and proof of funds to support the visit. Stays not to exceed eight months. NOTE: If you are using an electronic ticket, please show Immigration a copy of your travel itinerary and ticket number.

1. Passport
Current or expired (up to a maximum of five years since expiration date).

2. Official Birth Certificate
For persons 17 years of age and older: An original certificate issued by the Govt. or court-certified copy (raised or ink seal) is required, accompanied by an Official Photo ID issued by the U.S. Govt. (driver's license, or voter's card). Current and expired IDs are accepted. Student Photo ID alone is not acceptable as adequate documentation. NOTE: A laminated credit card-sized birth certificate is acceptable, as long as it is an original or certified copy (raised or ink seal).

3. Original Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate
An original certificate is required, accompanied by a recent photo if photo on naturalization paper is not recent.

CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS:
To enter The Bahamas, Canadian citizens need one of the three documents listed above, accompanied by a return or onward journey ticket and proof of funds to support the visit. Stays not to exceed 21 days.

OTHER COUNTRIES
To enter The Bahamas, citizens from countries other than the U.S. and Canada require a Passport that must be valid for six (6) months beyond the dates of travel and/or a valid Bahamas Visa. You must also possess a return or onward journey ticket and proof of funds to support the visit.


Immigration Requirements

Arrival
Upon arriving in The Islands of The Bahamas, everyone must fill out and sign an Immigration form, keeping a portion of the card in hand until departing. An oral baggage declaration is required. Each adult visitor is allowed to bring 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes or one pound of tobacco, one quart of spirits, and a variety of personal effects (personal radio headsets, bicycle, two still cameras, etc.). Purchases up to a value of one hundred dollars are permitted by all arriving passengers.

Departure
Departures to the US must go through US Customs pre-clearance. US visitors may take home $800 worth of duty-free merchandise. The next $l,000 is taxed at 10%. Gifts valued up to $50 may be mailed home duty-free. One litre of wine, liqueur or liquor and five cartons of cigarettes may be taken duty-free.

Boats
If entering The Bahamas by boat, there is a flat fee to clear Customs and Immigration, which is $150.00 for boats 35 feet and under and $300.00 for boats 36 ft and over. This will cover a vessel with four persons or less. Also included is the cruising permit, fishing permit, Customs and Immigration charges and the $15.00 Departure Tax for up to four persons. Each additional person above four will be charged $15.00 Departure Tax. If you plan to stay longer than 12 months, special arrangement must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration.

Emergency Numbers

Police
919 or 242-352-8352

Fire
242-352-8888

Ambulance
242-352-2689

Hospital
242-352-6735

Air Ambulance
305-761-1512 (Florida)