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BAHAMAS DOCUMENTS
Documents: To visit the Bahamas you need to have a passport with a residual validity of 6 months upon entering the country. Even children and minors need their passport to enter the Bahamas.
Visa: No visa is required for a tourist trip to the Bahamas.
For the documents needed to travel to Bahamas we always recommend checking the country’s official website.
BAHAMAS HEALTH INSURANCE, TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Health Care: The hospitals and health care of the Bahamas are performing well. Healthcare is paid. So when traveling to the Bahamas islands, health insurance is highly recommended. These insurances are always to be recommended in case of travel abroad, because they cover any additional expenses that you will have in case of health problems during your trip, they generally cost only a few tens of euros and make the trip much more peaceful.
Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required for entry into the Bahamas archipelago.
BAHAMAS MOBILE PHONES AND INTERNET
Telephones: The international dialing code for the Bahamas is 001-242.
Mobile Phones: The mobile network technology used in the Bahamas is GSM.
Mobile operators: Btc Bahamas.
Internet: Almost all the hotels on the islands have free or paid Internet connections. Many places especially in the capital Nassau have free WIFI internet access for their customers.
BAHAMAS POWER PLUGS AND ELECTRIC SOCKETS
Electricity: The electric current of the islands is 120 Volts 60 Hz.
Electrical outlets: The power plugs and sockets used in the Bahamas are those of type A and B. They are the same as those used in the United States of America. These are the American flat blade sockets with and without earth. To use European devices and recharge the batteries of your mobile phone or camera you need an Universal Travel Adapter.
BAHAMAS CURRENCY AND BANKS
Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD).