Bahamas Updates Testing Protocols

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is implementing new testing requirements for all persons entering The Bahamas as a precautionary effort to continue to keep the destination safe.

Effective Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, the following protocols will take effect:

• All those travelling to The Bahamas from other countries, whether fully vaccinated or unvaccinated, will be required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas.
• Vaccinated travellers can present either a Rapid Antigen Test or RT-PCR test, while unvaccinated travellers must present a RT-PCR test.

Effective Friday, January 7, 2022, the following protocols will take effect:

• All those travelling to The Bahamas from other countries, whether fully vaccinated or unvaccinated, will be required to obtain a negative RT-PCR (including PCR, NAA, NAAT, TMA or RNA) test, taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas.
• Rapid Antigen Tests will no longer be accepted. All travellers must obtain a RT-PCR test.

Go to www.Bahamas.com/travelupdates for more.