The Bahamas onward travel

The Bahamas requires you to have a return or onward ticket showing how you'll leave the country.

What travelers should expect

The Bahamas Department of Immigration states that visitors must possess a valid return ticket or means of departing The Bahamas. Make sure you have proof of your onward or return travel before you go.^[1]

• If you're arriving by cruise or private boat, your departure plan still counts as your means of leaving.
• Travelers booked on a one-way ticket should be ready to show a separate onward booking.

What documents usually count

Airlines normally want a return or onward flight reservation that matches the traveler name and can be checked before boarding. A verified reservation is useful because it includes an airline reservation code and a dated itinerary.

Common arrival planning

For The Bahamas, travelers often plan around The Bahamas arrival airports. Enter your actual route and departure date when you book so the reservation matches the trip you need to document.

Sources

1. Bahamas Department of Immigration — Before Your Arrival

   “possess a valid return ticket/ means of departing The Bahamas.”