Bahamas visa requirements for Botswanas
Travel and visa requirements
Bahamian Visa is not required for Botswanas
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- All travellers from Botswana can visit the Bahamas for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Visitors are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the date of departure from the Bahamas. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Batswana are required to have a return or onward ticket and confirmation of accommodation which could be in the form of a hotel reservation.
- Botswana passport holders will have to provide evidence that they have enough funds to sustain themselves while in the Bahamas.
- Nationals of Botswana must provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before entering the Bahamas.
- Intending visitors can get to the Bahamas from any international airport in Botswana. These airports can be found in Gaborone and Francistown.
- Air Botswana, British Airways, Bahamasair and Virgin Atlantic are some of the airlines that fly from Botswana to the Bahamas.
- The estimated flight duration from Gaborone to Nassau, Bahamas is 23 hours, 53 minutes and from Francistown, it is 1 day, 5 hours.
- The climate of the Bahamas is tropical. The best time to visit is in Autumn and Spring, based on favourable climatic conditions.
- Although the official language of the Bahamas is English, the Bahamian pidgin and Haitian creole are also well used.
- The most prominent religion in the Bahamas is Christianity. Other religions are Islam, Buddhism, Baha’i, Hinduism.
- The Bahamian Dollar is the official currency of the Bahamas. The USD is also widely accepted. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- The Bahamas use the Eastern Daylight Time (GMT- 4), which puts Botswana eight hours ahead in time.
- The power and socket plug used in the Bahamas are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- Movement in the Bahamas is made possible with buses, taxis and car rentals. Also, driving is on the left-hand side.
- The average amount tourists spend per day in the Bahamas on expenses is 124 Bahamian Dollar.
- Dean's Blue Hole, Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre, Atlantis and Nassau Straw Market are some of the tourist centres that Tanzanians can visit while in the Bahamas.
- Cracked Conch, conch salad, rock lobsters, Bahamian Stew Fish, johnnycakes are some of the delicacies in the Bahamas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is nude or topless sunbathing allowed in the Bahamas?
Generally no -- it is not legal to be nude in public. However, those who wish to do so will find that there are certain unfrequented beaches they may go to and privately sunbathe as they prefer.
Can you use US dollars in the Bahamas?
US dollars are accepted in the Bahamas as currency, and although the Bahamas official currency is the Bahamian dollars, you can spend US dollars freely. But you will most probably receive Bahamian dollars in change, which cannot be spent in the US.
Can I bring in cash to the Bahamas?
There is no restriction on bringing foreign currency into The Bahamas. Most large hotels and stores accept traveller's checks, but you may have trouble using a personal check. It's a good idea to exchange enough money to cover airport incidentals and transportation to your hotel before you leave home.
Can I drink the tap water in the Bahamas?
The tap water in the Bahamas is fine for drinking but most tourist prefer bottled water purely based on flavour. A variety of local and imported water is readily available for purchase.