Updated Travel Protocols 
Makers Air remains committed to providing the safest, most reliable air service to the Out Islands of the Bahamas.  


Effective December 27th, 2021 those travelling to The Bahamas from outside of the country will be subject to the following entrance guidelines:



Vaccinated Travelers

All fully vaccinated travelers wishing to enter The Bahamas will now be required to obtain a COVID-19 test (Rapid Antigen Test or RT-PCR (including PCR, NAA, NAAT, TMA, or RNA), with a negative result, within (72 hours) three days of arrival in The Bahamas.



Unvaccinated Travelers

There are no changes to the testing requirements for unvaccinated persons wishing to enter The Bahamas.  All persons, who are 12 years and older and who are unvaccinated, will still be required to obtain a RT-PCR Test (--including PCR, NAA, NAAT, TMA, or RNA), with a negative result, taken within (72 hours) three days of arrival into The Bahamas.


Children and Infants


All children, between the ages of 2 and 11, wishing to enter The Bahamas will now be required to obtain a COVID-19 test (Rapid Antigen Test or PCR), with a negative result, within three days of arrival in The Bahamas.

**All children, under the age of 2, are exempt from any testing requirements.



  • Proof of full vaccination will be required, such as CDC or government issued vaccine record card.
  • The Bahamas Government (Bahamas Ministry of Health) will only accept vaccinations by Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca at this time.

    • To be considered fully vaccinated, persons must meet these qualifications:
      Both doses of Moderna, Pfizer, or AstraZeneca vaccine plus 14-day immunization period since the last dose or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine plus 14-day immunization period since the last dose.
  • All persons not fully vaccinated must obtain a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR (nasal swab) test taken no more than five (5) days prior to travel.  The day you take your test is considered "Day Zero". 
  • Children 2-11 years old and are required to obtain a COVID-19 test (Rapid Antigen Test or PCR), with a negative result, within five days of arrival in The Bahamas and must apply for a Travel Health Visa for them under the profile of their Parent or Guardian.
  • Children under 2 years of age are exempt from all testing requirements.

  • All Travelers will be required to apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs regardless of vaccination status.
  • The Travel Health Visa fees are listed below.   The fees are inclusive of the Day 5 Rapid Antigen Test (when applicable) as well as mandatory Trip Interruption Health Insurance.
  • A Bahamas Travel Health Visa will be valid for six (6) months for vaccinated travellers, allowing for multiple trips on one visa.

    $40 - Visitors Staying up to four nights and five days 
    $40 - Non-Vaccinated Citizens and Returning Residents

    $10 - Vaccinated Citizens and Residents of the Bahamas
    $60 - Non-Vaccinated Visitors staying more than four nights
    FREE - Children 10 and Under


  • If  non-vaccinated Visitors stay beyond 4 nights and 5 days, a Rapid Antigen Test will be required.
  • This test will be available in all Out Island Destinations (example: Staniel Cay Yacht Club will be offering the 5th day test to Hotel and Marina Guests, as well as travelers in the area).
  • The wearing of masks and social distancing guidelines remain in effect.


    ***If assistance is needed through the Health Visa process, please contact the Health Visa Compliance Team***
    (242) 502-0829
    healthvisa@bahamas.com


TRAVELING FROM THE BAHAMAS TO THE US:  **updated April 22nd, 2021**
We appreciate your patience as we navigate this fluid situation. All of us at Makers Air look forward to making your next Out Island experience the most memorable one yet!

Stay Tuned for Updates!  
Bahamas Rapid Antigen Test Testing Sites
US Re-Entry Form
CDC FAQ's
Click Here For US To Bahamas Pre-flight Covid Testing!
Click Here For Makers Air Covid 19 Travel Information
Click here For SCYC Covid 19 Travel Information
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