The Bahamas Department of Meteorological Climatology Section advises residents and visitors in North West and Central Bahamas (including Nassau) to complete seasonal hurricane preparations before Wednesday 9 November 2022.

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

Details on domestic and international travel restrictions are available at website of the Bahamian Ministry of Tourism, the COVID-19 Travel page and at the Entry requirements section.

There were more than 36,000 visits to The Bahamas from the UK in 2018. Most visits are trouble-free.

The hurricane season in The Bahamas normally runs from June to November. You should follow the advice of the local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See the Bahamian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for more information. See Natural disasters

WhileHurricane mostDorian visitscaused significant and widespread damage to the eastern part of Grand Bahama and the central and northern Abaco Islands in September 2019. All other islands in The Bahamas remain unaffected. Ports in Grand Bahama are troublenow free,operating as normal and a number of hotels and resorts there have reopened. See Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands

There have been incidents of violent crime including robbery. See Crime

The Bahamian authorities issued advice following a rare fatal shark attack in June 2019. See Water safety

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in The Bahamas, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism

There is no permanent consular representation at the British High Commission in Nassau. However, the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica can provide consular support to British nationals. See Consular assistance