Bahamas visa requirements for Tanzanians
Travel and visa requirements
Bahamian Visa is not required for Tanzanians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Intending visitors from Tanzania can travel to the Bahamas for a duration of 3 months without a visa.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond departure date from the Bahamas. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Visitors are required to have a return or onward ticket and confirmation of accommodation which could be in the form of a hotel reservation.
- Tourist will also be required to provide that they have enough funds to sustain themselves while in the Bahamas.
- Citizens of Tanzania 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 Tanzania. These airports can be found in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
- Kenya Airways, British Airways, KLM and PrecisionAir are some of the carriers that fly from Tanzania to the Bahamas.
- The estimated flight duration from Dar es Salaam to Nassau, Bahamas is 23 hours, 15 minutes and from Mwanza, it is 1 day, 7 hours.
- 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 Tanzania seven hours ahead in time.
- The climate of the Bahamas is tropical. The best time to visit is in Autumn and Spring, based on favourable climatic conditions.
- 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
Can you use the 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 will most probably receive Bahamian dollars in change, which can not be spent in the US.
Is there a departure tax in the Bahamas?
Departure Tax or Passenger Tax is collected from all persons departing for a port outside the Bahamas. This tax of BS$15.00 is collected from every person 6 years and older.
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 use Uber services in the Bahamas?
No, Uber and Lyft do not operate in the Bahamas. You will find this to be the case in many "paradise" type locations and islands. Most times people just walk to where they need to go on the island. However, there are taxis that operate in the Bahamas.