Coronavirus Travel Information

For Domestic travel within the Bahamas from Nassau, including the Nassau to Exuma Day Trip or Charter Flight: There are NO COVID Travel Testing or Visa Requirements. All Domestic Travel Protocols were removed effective 2nd April 2022.

For International Travel into the Bahamas (Miami to Bahamas Day Trips) effective 19th June 2022: 

Fully* Vaccinated Travellers: There are NO Testing Requirements.  Proof of Vaccination must be presented at check-in. *Fully Vaccinated means have passed the two-week immunity period after their second dose vaccine or single-dose vaccine. Accepted vaccines by AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria/Covishield), Janseen (Johnson & Johnson), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Moderna (Spikevax), Sinopharm, Covaxin or Sinovac.

Unvaccinated Travellers: All Unvaccinated Travellers ages 2 and older are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test; either a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT, AG, RADT, RDT) or a RT-PCR (PCR, NAA, NAAT, TMA, RNA), that has been administered by an accredited lab, taken no more than three (3) days prior to travel date, which must be presented at check-in.
Non US citizens must be Fully Vaccinated to enter the US, exceptions include Children under 18 years of age. Read More about US CDC Restrictions. 
COVID-19 Home Test or Antibody tests are not acceptable for entry into The Bahamas. Infants exempt.

For UNVACCINATED TRAVELERS unable to obtain a Negative COVID Test:

Travellers Testing Positive are required to have a COVID-19 Positive Test (administered by an accredited lab) taken at least 10 days, and at most 90 days, before departure from the first embarkation point, along with a letter issued by a health authority stating that the traveller has been cleared for travel, which must be presented at check-in.
COVID-19 Home Test or Antibody tests are not acceptable for entry into The Bahamas.

• • • A person is “*fully vaccinated” after they receive their second dose. According to the CDC, people are considered fully vaccinated:
      • • 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
        • When entering or travelling throughout The Bahamas, vaccinated travellers must be able to show valid proof of vaccination (such a government issued vaccine record card).
    • At this time The Bahamas Government will only be accepting vaccines by: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria/Covishield), Janseen (Johnson & Johnson), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Moderna (Spikevax), Sinopharm, Covaxin or Sinovac.)
    • You must present a physical copy of your Proof of Vaccination at check-in
    • Further details can be found on Bahamas Government Travel Updates page.

• • • Noncitizens who are nonimmigrants and seeking to enter the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States from a foreign country.
    • If you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will NOT be allowed to board a flight to the United States, unless you meet the criteria for an exception under the Proclamation and CDC’s Amended Order. A booster dose is not needed to meet this requirement.
    • Categories of noncitizen nonimmigrants that meet the criteria for an exception under the Proclamation and CDC’s Amended Order include:
      • Persons on diplomatic or official foreign government travel
      • Children under 18 years of age
      • Persons with documented medical contraindications to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
      • Read More here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#noncitizen

Effective 19th June 2022, Unvaccinated Travelers can use the following types of test for entry into the Bahamas.
Test must be taken no more than three (3) days prior to travel date.
The negative test result must be presented at check-in.
Test must be administered by an accredited lab.

• • • Effective 19th June 2022: Unvaccinated Children aged between two (2) years and older must obtain a COVID-19 test (Rapid Antigen Test or PCR), with a negative result, with three days validity.
    • Children (Infants) age under two (2) are exempt from the Virus Test requirements for Bahamas Travel.

If you are in the Bahamas you can find a full list of clinics and labs here.

For an RT-PCR Test in Nassau see our list below. (we do not explicitly recommend any specific clinics or take responsibility for the costs or turnaround times, it is each Customer’s responsibility to make an informed decision about a clinic for RT-PCR testing)
Pricing correct at time of publication (April 2021).

Bonaventure Medical Laboratory – Centerville, Clinic in Nassau | Mon-Sat
East Ave (Near Centerville Food Store),
Centerville, Nassau. Additional testing clinic sites available at: Sandyport and Wulff Road
RT-PCR with 24hr Turnaround: $125pp excl 12%VAT
RT-PCR with Same Day Rush Service: $224pp excl 12%VAT
(242) 829-8241
(242) 328-3518
Email: [email protected]
Monday-Friday: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 2:00PM | Sunday: Closed
Results sent 7 days per week.
Website: http://bonaventurelab.com

Bay Street Medical, Clinic in Nassau | 7 Days
#19 Marlborough St, Nassau
RT-PCR with 24-48hr Turnaround: $140pp excl 12%VAT
RT-PCR with 12-24hr Rush Service: $190pp excl 12%VAT
(242) 326-5230/5
(242) 677-0201
Whatsapp: (242) 464-4451
Monday-Friday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Sunday: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Website: https://baystmedical.com

Doctors Hospital, Clinic in Nassau, Drive Thru Only | Mon-Sat
Doctors Hospital West (Blake Road) Testing Site – Drive Thru Only
RT-PCR with 24-48hr Turnaround: $134.40pp incl VAT
RT-PCR with Same Day Expedited Service: $400pp incl VAT
Open times: 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun Shut.
#1 Collins Avenue & Shirley Street
Nassau, The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 302-4600
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.doctorshosp.com/covid-testing

Family Medicine Center, Clinic in Nassau with Airport Locations & Concierge | Mon-Fri 
Rivington Center, Blake Rd, Nassau
RT-PCR Test with 24-48hr turnaround:
• Drive-thru at FMC Nassau, Blake Road: $140pp
• Odyssey Aviation, Nassau: $150pp
• Jet Nassau: $150pp
VIP / Concierge Service available to any Hotel
(242) 702-9310
Monday-Friday : 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Weekends: Closed
Book Online:  https://www.familymedicinecenter.org

Island MD – Concierge call out service to Nassau Hotels | 7 Days
Mobile and concierge services only, 7 days per week.
Concierge call out charge: $150 incl VAT, for upto x3 Persons.
RT-PCR Test with 6 hours Turnaround: $140pp incl VAT
(242) 808-0200 – Call or WhatsApp
Monday-Sunday: Lab services 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://islandmdbahamas.com

Kinetic Integrative Wellness – Concierge call out service to Nassau Hotels | 7 Days
Kinetic Integrative Wellness
Mobile and concierge services only
RT-PCR Test with 24hr Turnaround: $140pp incl VAT and Mobile Fee
RT-PCR with Same Day Rush (within 3hrs) Service: $340pp incl VAT and Mobile Fee
East Miller’s Close, Nassau
Call or WhatsApp
(242) 456-3127
(242) 565-5596
(242) 816-6685
Email: [email protected]
Open 7 Days per week and 24 Hours a Day.
No Website

We do not explicitly recommend any specific clinics or take responsibility for the costs or turnaround times, it is each Customer’s responsibility to make an informed decision about a clinic for RT-PCR testing that ensures the correct specification of test and results made available in time for your travel.

If you are in the USA, anyone (irrespective of residency) can get a FREE test through the government appointed Curative Labs or for Miami Dade County – Nomi Health.

Curative Labs offer RTq-PCR which is a valid RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription PCR) test for travel to and within the Bahamas. They offer pre-bookable drive thru and walk-in appointments. Test results are emailed approximately 24-36 hours after the test.
Nomi Health offer RT-PCR tests with pre-bookable drive thru and walk-in appointments. Test results are emailed approximately 24-36 hours after the test.
Walgreens and CVS have also begun offering RT-PCR at certain locations.

You may be able to get RT-PCR tests through your health insurance. There are many private clinics in the US offering testing but it is critical to confirm they offer you the RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription PCR) test and not a PCR, Rapid Test or Antigen Test.
RT-PCR is a lab processed test that can take 24 hours to process, same day rush results are possible.

NOTE: Lab facility where RT-PCR test was performed must be accredited. Only results from accredited labs are accepted. For U.S. travellers, an accredited lab can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/clia/LabSearch.html