Verified guidance
Extend a Visitor Stay
Request permission to remain in The Bahamas beyond the period initially granted on entry.
Visitor handbook
Visiting The Bahamas
Practical information for planning a trip, entering The Bahamas, travelling between islands, choosing reputable operators and finding help while you are here.
Start here: entry and immigration rules can change, and transport schedules are often weather-dependent. ConchPort summarizes useful information but clearly links you to the official authority or provider for final confirmation and booking.
Entry requirements
Check whether you need a visitor visa
Select your country or territory for a direct answer.
Your answer will appear here.
View the full visa and entry guide →Visitor services
Other entry and visitor guidance
Verified guidance
Travelling to The Bahamas with Minors
Official guidance for unaccompanied minors, minors travelling with one parent, and minors travelling with non-parents.
How to use this handbook
Everything a visitor commonly needs
Before you arrive
Passport and visa rules, travelling with minors, customs guidance and official visitor FAQs.
Visit other islands
Domestic airlines, ferries, island-hopping guidance and official island destination information.
Getting around
Taxis, jitneys, rental cars, scooters, bicycles and golf carts, plus practical local transport guidance.
Book reputable operators
Use Ministry-verified tourism vendor resources before booking tours, excursions, taxis and other tourism services.
Health & safety
Emergency contacts, hurricane preparedness, official weather resources and where to get help.
Government help
Find government offices, courthouses, utilities and public agencies by island with contact details and directions.
Eat & drink
A simple guide to Bahamian favourites
Not sure what something on the menu means? Start here, then use the island directory to find restaurants, bars and food stops nearby.
Conch salad
Raw conch chopped with citrus juice, tomato, onion and peppers; some versions add tropical fruit.
Find places to try it →Cracked conch
Tenderized conch, lightly breaded and fried, often served with fries, peas and rice or salad.
Find places to try it →Conch fritters
Small fried bites of seasoned batter with chopped conch, usually served with a dipping sauce.
Find places to try it →Peas and rice
A savoury Bahamian side made with pigeon peas, rice, tomato and herbs.
Find places to try it →Johnny cake
A slightly sweet, dense Bahamian bread commonly served with stews, soups or breakfast.
Find places to try it →Switcha
A refreshing Bahamian lime drink made with fresh citrus, water and sugar.
Find places to try it →Sky juice
A chilled coconut-water drink commonly mixed with condensed milk and gin; ask for a non-alcoholic version if preferred.
Find places to try it →Goombay Punch
A sweet, pineapple-flavoured Bahamian soft drink with no alcohol.
Find places to try it →Food safety: Conch salad contains raw shellfish. Ask about ingredients, preparation and alcohol content when allergies, pregnancy, medication or other health concerns apply.
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