The Bahamas Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of March 30, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of March 30, 2025
Latest UK update note: “New information about Ebola screening when arriving in country ('Entry requirements' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
March 30, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for The Bahamas since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is The Bahamas safe? What the official advisory says
Updated to reflect crime, swimming-related risks, and information on traveling with firearms and ammunition.
Exercise increased caution due to crime .
Country Summary: Violent crime—like armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults—can occur anywhere in The Bahamas.
Most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. Stay alert in the "Over the Hill" area in Nassau, south of Shirley Street, where gangs have killed residents.
Stay alert in vacation rental properties, especially where private security is not present.
Jet skis and boating
- Boating is not well regulated. Injuries and deaths have occurred.
- Sexual assaults by jet ski operators have also been reported.
- Due to the risks, U.S. government employees are prohibited from using jet skis and personal watercraft rented from independent operators on New Providence and Paradise islands.
- Watercraft may not be safe, and some operators are not licensed or insured.
- Watercraft operators sometimes ignore weather forecasts. Always follow local weather and marine alerts.
Beach safety
- Never swim alone and beware of jet skis or other watercraft operating close to shore.
- Sexual assaults have occurred on and near downtown Nassau beaches. Be aware of your surroundings and stay alert in public restrooms.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of March 30, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
The Bahamas travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for The Bahamas?
As of March 30, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates The Bahamas at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the The Bahamas travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on March 30, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for The Bahamas?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated May 28, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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