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Crew Change or Commercial Operations In

BSATC

Arthur's Town, Cat Island

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Top 3 Nearby Airports

(NAS) lynden pindling intl

(TBI) new bight

(RSD) international

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Visa Information

Learn up-to-date visa requirements for over 150+ nationalities.

  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • COVID-19 test may be required on arrival
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required
  • Quarantine may be required
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for Bahamas
  • Masks are not required in public
  • Visa is not required

Port Restrictions

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  • Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?
    • Are there any restrictions on crew who embarked from COVID -19 high risk countries or specific nationalities?
      • Crew change permitted?
        • Yes, but subject to the following conditions.
          • Prior to Departing for The Bahamas
            • Everyone travelling to The Bahamas must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test taken no more than 5 days prior to the date of arrival. The day the test is taken is considered day zero. Test must return a negative result for entry into The Bahamas.
              • Negative PCR test results must be uploaded in order to complete a Bahamas Health Visa application, and must be presented upon arrival in The Bahamas.
              • Any person presenting test results older than 5 days will not be allowed entry into The Bahamas.
            • Once in possession of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test, travellers can apply for their required Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs. (Click on International Tab)
              • As part of the Travel Health Visa application, travellers will be required to opt-in to COVID-19 health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay in The Bahamas. The cost of insurance is included...

      Flight Restrictions

      • COVID-19 entry regulations lifted on 22 September 2022.

      Agency Costs

      • Crew Change Assistance 1-10: USD 110 per pax
      • Crew Change Assistance 11+: USD 80 per pax
      • Coordination of Booked Services: USD 70
      • Launch Hire Coordination: USD 120
      • Meet & Greet: USD 240

      Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

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