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Travel Documents
USA Residents
General Documentation and Visa Information requirements:
In accordance with Customs, Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizen adults and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.
*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo I. D, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to day trip, round trips and overnight packages.
Ehanced driver's license is not a valid document to board the vessel.
US residents same day Travel (Day Trips):
- US Residents must travel with Valid ARC (Green card).
- Bring the valid passport of country of citizenship at check in.
- If ARC is expired must bring the original extension document with expired ARC card. NOT VALID ON THE PHONE.
US residents Overnight (stay in Bahamas):
- Bring ARC (green card) and passport of the country you were born in.
If a passenger has resident card and the passport name is not matching the green card name information , Introduce the name and last name EXACTLY how it appears in the resident card.
⚠️ Passengers with green card. MANDATORY BOTH documents to travel GREEN CARD (Resident card and passport) both documents valids.
⚠️ If it’s missing one of them, passenger will be denied. No matter if daytrip or an overnight.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*.
USA Citizens
General Documentation and VISA information requirements to Bahamas:
In accordance with Customs, Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizen adults and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.
*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo I. D, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* .
Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to day trip, round trips and ferry and hotel overnight packages.
US Citizens same day (Day Trips) or overnight (ferry and hotel):
- All passengers need to bring valid US passport or valid us passport card.
- Euro border cards, sentry, nexus or global entry cards are not accepted.
- For current information on regulations for international travel, visit the travel section of the border protection home page: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html. .
- ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Make sure your passport's expiration date is more than 6 months after your travel date.
Lost passport in the Bahamas while on vacation:
In case passenger lost passport in the Bahamas while on vacation will need to get approval by email from CBP before boarding to enter the United States.
📞 US CUSTOMS TELF. : 305- 874- 5444 .
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*.
NON USA Citizens
General Documentation and VISA information requirements to Bahamas:
In accordance with Customs, Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizen adults and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.
*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo I. D, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* .
NON-US Citizens same day (Day Trips) or overnight (ferry and hotel): entry from the US or Canada to Bahamas
- Valid passport with *valid entry stamp (B1/B2 or w/t countries).
- Valid visa with multiple entries (all classifications).
- Waiver visa countries must have their ESTA form (sometimes multientry. Be carefull!).
- F1 & M1 visas must have current original I20 form with valid signatures. Pg 2 travel authorization must have a current signature: MUST be original or in color copy printed and BLUE INK in the stamp.
- J1 visas must have a current original DS 2019 form, completed with current signatures. Must have a current signature in the travel authorization box: MUST be original or in color copy printed and BLUE INK in the stamp.
- C1/D Visas cannot travel. C1/d’s can only travel on the carrier or vessel in which they are employed. They can travel if they sign off as a tourist and have a valid tourist, B1/B2 or B/1 visa or valid w/t entry stamp under their tourist visa.
- If there is no current entry stamp in your passport you must bring your boarding card or your ticket or if you are traveling with an electronic ticket you must have a copy of your travel itinerary and ticket number.
- F1 – You are allowed to travel within your 30-day grace period after expiration of F1 visa or I20 form. Please have a copy of your ticket of return to your country available.
- J1 & M1 visas cannot travel after their visa or I20 (M1’s) or DS 2019 (J1’s) forms have expired. your 30-day grace period allows you to stay in the us without penalty, not to travel international and reenter the us from a foreign destination other than your country of citizenship.
A valid passport of your country of origin of which expiry date, after return from the Bahamas, must not be less than 3 months (direct travel) and not less than 6 months if transiting through other countries such as the us.
- Passengers that have two nationalities: needs to have the VISA from same nationality of the passport that is using for travel.
- Both documents Must be valid ( visa and passport) and match the nationality. .
- Not allowed to use a passport from one county and the Visa in another nationality passport.
Dual Nationality: Bahamian + American: ALWAYS the US passport, this means, on the way from Bahamas to the States and return back to Bahamas.
Bahamian Visa
Visa requirements for foreigners travelling to the Bahamas.
https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/island-faq/visa-immigration
List of countries: Visa+Requirements+for+Visitors+Travelling+to+The+Bahamas1.pdf.
Who needs VISA to enter Bahamas.
https://mofa.gov.bs/consular-services/needs-visas-enter-bahamas/.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*.
Bahamians Citizens
General Documentation and VISA information requirements to Bahamas:
In accordance with Customs, Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizen adults and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.
*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo I. D, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* .
Bahamian Citizens:
- Valid passport and valid U.S. visa for both, adults and children will need VISA (To travel into the United States).
- Arc (alien resident card holders) must have a valid passport and valid arc card.
- Bahamian residents (not Bahamian citizens) must have a valid residency card of the Bahamas or a letter of permit to reside from the Bahamian ministry or a valid residency stamp in their valid passport of their country of citizenship.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*.
Canadian Permanent Residents
Canadian permanent residents:same day or overnight travel to Bahamas:
- A valid passport of your country of origin of which expiry date, after return from the Bahamas, must not be less than 3 months (direct travel) and not less than 6 months if transiting through other countries such as the us.
- Original Canadian permanent resident card - must not be less than 3 months (direct travel) and not less than 6 months if transiting through other countries such as the US.
- Canadian and Bermudas – Passengers don’t need VISA, just passport.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*.
One Way ticket to Bahamas
One way ticket to the Bahamas:
- Only Bahamian citizens or residents can purchase one way tickets from the US to the Bahamas, all other passengers must show proof that will leave the island with a different vessel or carrier.
- For information on the above requirements please contact Balearia Caribbean`s reservations department at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. Call center +1 866 699 6988, Monday - Friday 9:00 – 5:00 PM (US GMT).
- Entry/exit laws and requirements are subject to change without notice..
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*.
Bahamian Visa
Bahamian Visas:
- Some countries require Bahamian visas to spend one or more nights on the island. Please, check with the Bahamian consulate to see if your country requires a Bahamian Visa for overnight travel.
- If a person is born in one country and is a resident in a different one, (other than the US or Canada), Bahamian visa documentation is required based upon the country of birth/citizenship.
- For information on Bahamian visa requirements please click on: http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/visiting/visa
Who needs VISA to enter Bahamas?
https://mofa.gov.bs/consular-services/needs-visas-enter-bahamas/.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*.