Important US and Bahamas Immigration Information

Important US and Bahamas Immigration Information

U.S.A Residents

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizens, 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 IDs, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to our day trips and overnight packages.

An enhanced driver’s license is not a valid document to board the vessel.

US RESIDENTS SAME DAY TRAVEL:​

  • US Residents must travel with a Valid ARC (Green card).
  • Bring a valid passport of the country of citizenship at check-in.
  • If the ARC is expired must bring the original extension document with the expired ARC card​.

US RESIDENTS OVERNIGHT:

  • Bring an ARC (green card) and must have a passport of the country you were born in.

IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

Bahamians Citizens

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, and 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 our day trips and overnight packages.

BAHAMIAN CITIZENS

  • A 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 a 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 is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

Non-USA Citizens: Daytrip & Overnight

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizens 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 IDs, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to our day trips and overnight packages.

NON-US CITIZENS SAME DAY TRAVEL OR OVERNIGHT: (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
  • F1 & M1 visas must have the current original I-20 form with valid signatures. Pg 2 Travel authorization must have a current signature.
  • J1 visas must have a current original DS 2019 form, completed with current signatures. Must have a current signature in the travel authorization box 
  • 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 the expiration of your F1 visa or I-20 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 internationally, and to 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. 

IMPORTANT NOTE* Hotel411.com, Inc., Travel411.com, INC. and Balearia Caribbean LTD is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

USA Citizens: Overnight & Daytrip

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, and 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 IDs, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to our day trips and overnight packages.

US CITIZENS SAME DAY TRAVEL OR OVERNIGHT:

  • All passengers need to bring a valid US passport or a 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.
  • Make sure your passport’s expiration date is more than 6 months after your travel date.

IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*