{"id":2704,"date":"2024-10-08T04:35:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T08:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capeeleuthera.com\/?page_id=2704"},"modified":"2024-10-08T10:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T14:20:37","slug":"bahamas-boaters-requirement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/capeeleuthera.com\/es\/marina\/bahamas-boaters-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Requisitos para Navegantes en Bahamas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid about-panel vc_custom_1718782866233\"><div class=\"about-col common-padding pt-0 pb0 wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1728376913199\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-69626a0f254499af5\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-69626a0f254499af5 uvc-4246 fancy-title-head uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-69626a0f254499af5 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Requisitos para Navegantes en Bahamas<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-79886a0f254499b38\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-79886a0f254499b38 uvc-9842 titlep-h2 uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-79886a0f254499b38 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Cruising Permits<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid about-panel activity-panel marina-counter vc_custom_1715238160618\"><div class=\"about-col common-padding pb0 pt-50 wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1728380416633\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  common-text wd80 pmar30\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"titlep-h3\">Arriving By Boat<\/h3>\n<p>To enter The Islands Of The Bahamas, private vessels need\u00a0 digital submission of forms and on-line pleasure vessel clearance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besw.gov.bs\/TFBSEW\/cusLogin\/signin.cl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click 2 Clear<\/a>. For detailed information and instructions, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahamascustoms.gov.bs\/visitor-info\/marine-vessel-declarations-cruising-permits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click 2 Clear information page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Visiting boaters must clear Customs and Immigration at the nearest designated Port of Entry. As you enter each port, fly the yellow quarantine flag and notify Customs of your arrival. Only the captain is permitted to leave the boat until your vessel has been cleared.<\/p>\n<p>Customs and Immigration officials will come to your vessel. Everyone on board must have proof of citizenship &#8211; US citizens must present a passport.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a firearm on board (shotguns and handguns only) you must declare it with Bahamian Customs. You must provide the serial number, name of the manufacturer, plus an exact count of ammunition. While you are allowed to have a firearm on your boat, you cannot remove it. Weapons must be under lock and key at all times. In cases of emergencies, which require your departure by air, you must notify Bahamian Police or Customs. They will accompany you to retrieve the firearm and present you with a receipt. Upon your return to the island, Bahamian Police or Customs will escort you to your vessel and return your firearm. Any infraction of this law will be dealt with severely.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"titlep-h3\">Entry Fees<\/h3>\n<p>Bahamas Cruising Permit Fees as of January 1, 2020:<\/p>\n<p><b>The following fees will be applied to boats staying in The Bahamas for up to 3 months:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sym-inline-list col2\">\n<li>Boats up to 34 feet: $150<\/li>\n<li>Boats 35-99 feet: $300<\/li>\n<li>Boats 100-149 feet: $500<\/li>\n<li>Boats 150-200 feet: $800<\/li>\n<li>Boats over 200 feet: $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fees cover both a cruising permit and fishing permit, as well as the departure tax for up to three people. Each additional person will be charged a $20 departure tax. The fee is good for a second re-entry within a 90-day period.<\/p>\n<p><b>For stays longer than 3 months:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sym-inline-list col2\">\n<li>Boats up to 34 feet: $300 up to one year<\/li>\n<li>Boats 35-99 feet: $600 up to one year<\/li>\n<li>Boats 100-149 feet: $1,000 up to one year<\/li>\n<li>Boats 150\u2013200 feet: $1,600 up to one year<\/li>\n<li>Boats over 200 feet: $2,000 up to one year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a stay longer than 12 months, special arrangements must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that Attendance Fees, Fishing Permit, Transportation and Overtime fees are all included in the price of the cruising permit. The only additional fees would be for additional departure tax if there are more than 3 persons at a cost of $20 per additional person.<\/p>\n<p>It is illegal to tip government employees. Boaters are asked to report if they are ever asked for these types of payments to the local marina manger or dockmaster.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"titlep-h3\">Visa Extensions<\/h3>\n<p><b>Effective September 18, 2024<\/b>, The Bahamas Department of Immigration has implemented a new $200.00 Non-Refundable Processing Fee for all extension of stay application.\u00a0 For boaters, the fee is per person requesting the extension.<\/p>\n<p>For visitors in New Providence and Grand Bahama, extensions are available through both walk-ins and appointments. For visitors of other Family Islands, please visit your local Immigration Office. In the absence of an Immigration Office, the Customs Office or Island Administrator office can assist you with your extensions of visitor\u2019s stay.<\/p>\n<p>Most boaters will not be affected by the new extension fee, because a visa extension is not required for those traveling on 90 day permits. If you think you might be staying longer than 3 months, we encourage you to apply for the annual cruising permit.<\/p>\n<p>An extension on visitors\u2019 stays may be granted to applicant who qualify. Please note that this process in no way nullifies the usual process that requires applicants to be interviewed in person by the extension officer.<\/p>\n<p><b>To be considered for a visitor\u2019s extension, applicant must provide the following to the extension officer:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sym-inline-list col2\">\n<li>Proof of Payment options include credit\/debit card, bank draft, or Bahamas Postal Money Order<\/li>\n<li>Return ticket or Temporary Cruising Permit<\/li>\n<li>Valid Passport<\/li>\n<li>Local Address<\/li>\n<li>The Immigration Landing Card<\/li>\n<li>Provide reason for extension of stay<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of Bahamian Visa if applicable<\/li>\n<li>Valid Email Address<\/li>\n<li>Mobile Telephone Number<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor\u2019s Passport and Address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.immigration.gov.bs_entry-2Drequirements_extension-2Dof-2Dstay&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=LGkmXkqsp2GCjhc-7BfYPj8AO09S1NaSYQDqHMsPePY&amp;m=SqtDZAMxVeh6rS4neTiSu3gPYk2D9NWZO2KJakXQMNgdLrJm-lciAyyuRpwAAu-g&amp;s=BZhkgW6YmwX8xr4JzNCmfE55w8yMUw8Eq86FjC-KBJE&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.immigration.gov.bs\/entry-requirements\/extension-of-stay<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"titlep-h3\">Entry Formalities<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">Arriving By Air\/Returning By Boat<\/h4>\n<p>Travelers are advised to purchase return tickets (and seek reimbursement upon returning home for the unused ticket) even when they are confirmed to return via private boat. However, if the traveler arrives at Bahamas Immigration on a single ticket, the owner\/operator of the boat must present himself\/herself and the vessel\u2019s cruising permit. A copy of the cruising permit will be permitted for crew members who may be arriving by plane and returning by boat as their names will appear on the manifest. A letter will not suffice.<\/p>\n<p>Upon your arrival to The Bahamas, you will be asked to fill out an Immigration Arrival\/Departure Card, which you will keep until your departure. All visitors are required to be in possession of a return ticket.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">US Citizens<\/h4>\n<p>A valid passport is required. A visa is required for stays exceeding eight months.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">US Residents (Non-Citizens)<\/h4>\n<p>An Alien Registration Card (Green Card) AND a valid passport from their country of citizenship are required.<\/p>\n<p>For visits EXCEEDING 30 days, a valid passport AND a Bahamas visa are required.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">Canadian, UK And Commonwealth Citizens<\/h4>\n<p>A valid passport is required for proof of citizenship. Voter registration cards, birth certificates and photo identifications are no longer accepted as proof of citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>A Bahamian visa is required for stays exceeding eight months.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">All Other Countries<\/h4>\n<p>For entry formalities, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Bahamas Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"titlep-h3\">Bahamas Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Bahamas Embassy, Consulate And High Commission Offices<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bahama-add\">\n<div class=\"bahama-add-col\">\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">THE BAHAMAS<\/h4>\n<p>Ministry of Foreign Affairs<br \/>\nConsular Section<br \/>\nNorfolk House, Frederick Street<br \/>\nP.O. Box N-3746<br \/>\nNassau, Bahamas<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:2423235578\">(242) 323.5578<\/a>\/<a href=\"tel:2423235565\">5565<\/a><br \/>\nFax: <a href=\"tel:2423266186\">(242) 326.6186<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bahama-add-col\">\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">WASHINGTON, D.C. | USA<\/h4>\n<p>Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas<br \/>\n2220 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.<br \/>\nWashington, DC 20008<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:2023192660\">(202) 319.2660\/7<\/a><br \/>\nFax: <a href=\"tel:2023192668\">(202) 319.2668<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:bahemb@aol.com\">bahemb@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bahama-add-col\">\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">MIAMI | USA<\/h4>\n<p>Bahamas Consulate General<br \/>\n25 S.E. Second Avenue<br \/>\nIngraham Bldg., Suite 600<br \/>\nMiami, FL 33131<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:3053736295\">(305) 373.6295<\/a><br \/>\nFax: <a href=\"tel:3053736312\">(305) 373.6312<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:bcgmia@bellsouth.net\">bcgmia@bellsouth.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bahama-add-col\">\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">NEW YORK | USA<\/h4>\n<p>Bahamas Consulate General<br \/>\nBahama House<br \/>\n231 East 46th Street<br \/>\nNew York, NY 10017<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:2126885926\">(212) 688.5926<\/a><br \/>\nFax: <a href=\"tel:2126885926\">(212) 688.5926<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:bahamasconsulate@bahamasny.com\">bahamasconsulate@bahamasny.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bahama-add-col\">\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">CANADA<\/h4>\n<p>Bahamas High Commission<br \/>\nMetropolitan Life Centre<br \/>\n50 O\u2019Connor, Suite 1313<br \/>\nOttawa, Ontario, Canada K1 6L2<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:6132321724\">(613) 232.1724<\/a><br \/>\nFax: <a href=\"tel:6132320097\">(613) 232.0097<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:ottawa-mission@bahighco.com\">ottawa-mission@bahighco.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bahama-add-col\">\n<h4 class=\"common-h4\">UNITED KINGDOM<\/h4>\n<p>Bahamas High Commission<br \/>\n10 Chesterfield Street<br \/>\nLondon, W1J 5JL<br \/>\nEngland<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:011442074084488\">(011) 44 207.408.4488<\/a><br \/>\nFax: <a href=\"tel:011442074999937\">(011) 44 207.499.9937<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:information@bahamashclondon.net\">information@bahamashclondon.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"notesm\">Details on this page were provided by the Association of the Bahamas Marinas.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bahamas Boaters RequirementsCruising Permits Arriving By Boat To enter The Islands Of The Bahamas, private vessels need\u00a0 digital submission of forms and on-line pleasure vessel clearance from Click 2 Clear. For detailed information and instructions, visit Click 2 Clear information page. 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