See more pictures - Here
|
Currency/Credit Cards
The official currency is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD), which is divided into 100 cents. The Bahamian Dollar is equal in value to the US Dollar and both currencies are accepted throughout the islands. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and many hotels.
There are ATMs in the main tourist centres and credit and debit cards are widely accepted in all the large resorts. Make sure to take cash with you when you visit the Out Islands. |
| ^ back to top |
Departure Tax & Taxes
A departure tax is payable on leaving the Bahamas. It is $15 when leaving from most of the islands including Nassau and $18 to leave from Freeport on Grand Bahama. Children under 6 years old are exempt.
There is no income tax, capital gains tax, purchase or sales tax, VAT or capital transfer tax in the Bahamas. Employees have to pay national insurance contributions; there is stamp duty on property and mortgage transactions and a tax on real property.
To help support the tourist industry, a number of luxury goods were made duty free in 1990. Camera equipment, perfume, jewellery, clocks, watches, leather goods, china, crystal and certain liquors are all without custom duties. |
| ^ back to top |
Electricity
The Bahamas uses 120 volts, 60Hz AC electrical current. Two-pin flat blade plugs (in US style) are standard, so bring an adapter if needed. |
| ^ back to top |
Embassies & Consulates
Britain
There is no British embassy in the Bahamas but you can obtain consular assistance and information from the British Honorary Consul in Nassau, t 357 9005.
The British High Commisioner in Jamaica is cross accredited to the Bahamas; British High Commission, PO Box 575, 28 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, t 1 876 510 0700.
US
US Embassay, PO Box N-8197, Nassau, t 322 1181
Canada
There is no Canadian embassy in the Bahamas but you can obtain consular assistance and information from the Consulate of Canada, Shirley Street Plaza, Nassau, PO Box SS-6371, 393 2123.
The High Commission of Canada in Kingston, Jamaica, has consular responsibility for the Bahamas; High Commission of Canada, 3 West Kings House Road, Kingston 10, t 1 876 926 1500. |
| ^ back to top |
|
|