Bahamas Updates Testing Requirements for Visitors

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - July 9th, 2020

caribbean demand travel rise — Little Exuma, The Bahamas.

The Bahamas has updated its COVID-19 testing protocols for visitors to the destination.

Travelers must now present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 10 days of arrival.

The proof of negative result is part of the required Bahamas Health Visa application all travelers must fill out.

Tests more than 10 days old will not be accepted, officials said.

The Health Visa Application process takes 24-48 hours and should be completed with adequate lead time, the Ministry of Health said.

The Bahamas is currently open to all international visitors, following a relaunch on July 1.

Find the Bahamas Health Visa application here.

— CJ

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