Okay, really silly question. Is a passport necessary to go to the Bahamas??

Question

Okay, really silly question. Is a passport necessary to go to the Bahamas??

Answer 1

I agree with the above posted answer, I am going on a cruise to the bahamas in October and they will accept your birth certificate for now but in April 2009 it will be required for everyone to have a passport to re-enter the united states.

Answer 2

Actually, no, not to enter the Bahamas. The site below combines information from both the U.S. State Department and the Bahamas government.

You don't really need a passport to enter the Bahamas, but you need one to re-enter the U.S. You do need to fill out an immigration card upon your arrival in the Bahamas.

That said, it's a habit for many visitors from the U.S. to show their passports when visiting another country simply because they are required by the U.S. government to take them along for re-entry.

And it's not a silly question because the rules are getting complicated.

Answer 3

Yes

Answer 4

Yes. I went to the Bahamas last summer and it was required that I have my passport with me. Hope this helps!

Answer 5

I am going on a cruise to the Bahamas in Aug. and they said that a birth certificate and a license will be fine. But next year the rules will be changing to a passport required.

Answer 6

It is a foreign country, so, Yes.