Entry Requirements and Immigration

Entering and exiting the Bahamas is very easy as the island and its people are very tourist friendly. The Bahamas and its people generate a vast majority of its income from tourists and people wishing to visit this island paradise.

Arrival Process To Bahamas:

When 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 36 ft and over. This will cover a vessel with four persons or less. Also included is the cruising permit, fishing permit, Customs and Immigration charges and the $15.00.

Customs Allowances Within Bahamas

Each adult visitor is allowed to bring 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes or one pound of tobacco, one quart of spirits, and a variety of personal effects (personal radio headsets, bicycle, two still cameras, etc.). All beer imported into the country is dutiable at a rate of $10 per imperial gallon or $18 per case. Purchases up to a value of one hundred dollars are permitted by all arriving passengers.

Departure From Bahamas:

Departures to the US must go through US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance. US visitors may take home $800 worth of duty-free merchandise. The next $l,000 is taxed at 10%. Gifts valued up to $50 may be mailed home duty-free. One liter of wine, liqueur or liquor and five cartons of cigarettes may be taken duty-free.

Departure Tax for up to four persons. Each additional person above four will be charged $15.00 Departure Tax. If you plan to stay longer than 12 months, special arrangement must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration.

Entry or Departure to or from United States

Effective Oct. 1, 2007, U.S. Citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States. It is always strongly recommended that U.S. Citizens verify the specific documentary requirements for their destination country. For additional immigration rules and guidelines for non US or Canadian residents please visit www.Bahamas.com. Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. For questions please contact the US Department of Homeland Security at www.travel.state.gov/travel

Entry Requirements for citizens of other countries (Non- US or Canadian Citizens)

Contact The Bahamas Government for specific details.

Immigration and Permanent Residency

If purchasing a property in Rum Cay is for you and you wish for us to assist you with either immigration or obtaining any other documentation relating to the purchase of real estate our affiliated team of service professionals will be more than happy to assist you with this process. General guidelines for persons wishing to reside in The Bahamas are:

If you qualify for or wish to qualify for one of these residency requirements and seek additional information please visit www.Bahamas.com