How to get a Bahamas visa from Burkina Faso

• The Bahamas visitor's visa is for Burkinabés traveling to the country for tourism, visitation and business purposes.
• Travelers are required to provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
• Upon arriving in The Islands Of The Bahamas, everyone must fill out and sign an immigration form, keeping a portion of the card in hand until departing. An oral baggage declaration is required.
• If entering The Bahamas by boat, there is a flat fee to clear Customs and Immigration, which is $150.00 for boats 35 feet and under and $300.00 for boats 31 feet and over.
• With this visa, you can visit loved ones, attend to business, summits, and conferences.
• An invitation letter detailing the purpose of your trip, duration and the party financially responsible for the trip is required from the inviting party in the Bahamas.
• A valid means of identification of the host should accompany the invitation letter.
• For business, the invitation letter is to be written on the inviting company's letterhead.
• Visitors must declare currency and other negotiable instruments of $10,000 or more upon entry and exit.
• Activities involving commercial recreational watercraft, including water tours, are not consistently regulated. Watercraft are often not maintained, and many companies do not have safety certifications to operate in The Bahamas. Travelers seeking to engage in adventure tourism-related activities, including boat tours, are strongly encouraged to confirm the following with any tour operator:
• Credentials and certification to operate in The Bahamas.
• Liability in the event of an accident.
• Safety and rescue protocols for guides.
• Hurricane season generally runs from June through November, although hurricanes can occur outside that period. Monitor local weather reports closely.
• The possession or use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy, is a criminal offense in The Bahamas and can result in time in prison.
  

Yes, US dollars are widely accepted in the Bahamas. You can spend US dollars freely, but will most probably receive Bahamian dollars in change, which cannot be spent in the US.

There is no restriction on bringing foreign currency into the Bahamas. Most large hotels and stores accept traveler's checks, but you may have trouble using a personal check.