Bahamas
Warnings and insurance
Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa has developed into a major hurricane seasonand (‘Warningsis forecast to bring exceptional levels of rainfall and insurance’high pagestorm surges in the coming days. Local authorities continue to monitor the weather system closely. Stay informed by monitoring local and international weather updates, including from the Bahamas Department of Meteorology website, as well as the US National Hurricane Centre. Follow the guidance of local authorities, especially in relation to evacuation orders. See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
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Hurricanes
The hurricane season in The Bahamas normally runs from 1 June to 30 November. Please stay updated on local news, and follow all advice and orders issued by the Government and local authorities.
The Government of The Bahamas issues wireless emergency alerts, including evacuation orders, directly to mobile phones and provides updates on the Bahamas Department of Meteorology website
Travel disruption, including at airports, are likely at short notice.
More information is available on the ‘Security and safety’ page
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2025-12-10 13:00
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-11-05 15:32
Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa.
2025-10-30 11:18
Updated information about Hurricane Melissa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-10-28 13:33
New information about Hurricane Melissa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-09-28 03:20
Addition of information on hurricane season (‘Warnings and insurance’ page and ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-12-12 10:24
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy. There were no significant updates.
2024-07-24 13:18
Updated information on consular services (‘Getting help’ page).
2024-01-15 11:51
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-09-07 14:32
Information on hurricane shelters and information on an increase in shark activity (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2023-06-22 11:27
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-02-03 16:13
Updated information on regattas and festivals in The Bahamas (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-11-08 12:09
Updated information on Tropical Storm Nicole (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-09-28 16:25
Updated information on entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-08-16 10:50
Updated information on water safety (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-06-16 16:00
Updated information on the removal of the Travel Health Visa and COVID-19 testing requirements for all vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas, effective from 19 June 2022 (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-08 17:19
Updated information on removal of inter-island COVID-19 testing requirements and relaxation of some other rules (‘Travel in The Bahamas’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
2022-03-08 09:42
Updated information on COVID-19 testing requirements for all travellers following arrival in the Bahamas (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-22 16:59
Addition of information on the latest COVID entry rules which came into force on 20 February (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)