1. Types of visas and related regulations
There are two types of visas issued by The Bahamas, namely, tourist visas and seafarer visas. Depending on the request of the applicant, one or multiple entries may be granted. The visa is generally valid for three months, and the period of stay is determined by the Bahamian immigration officer at the port of entry on the basis of the applicant's request.
Private individuals coming to the Bahamas may apply at the Bahamian Embassy in China, the Bahamian Embassy and Consulates in the United States (located in Washington, D.C., New York, Miami, etc.), or the British Embassy in China. Applicants must pass an interview with a visa officer to obtain a visa to travel to Pakistan.
In general, to apply for a visa to the Bahamas, you will need to bring your passport, travel itinerary, 3 photos, and proof of employment. In addition, Bahamian diplomatic offices (e.g., the U.S. Embassy and Consulates) and the British Embassy in China may have additional requirements.
Generally, the fee to apply for a single entry is $20-$25 per person, and multiple entries are $30-$35 per person. Please check with the relevant agency authorized to issue visas to Pakistan for specific fee requirements.
The visa officer will decide when to issue the visa based on your travel schedule and actual requirements.
2. ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
To enter the Bahamas for tourism purposes, citizens, other than those of the United States and Canada, are required to hold a passport for a period of six (6) months or (at the same time) a visa for The Bahamas, as well as a return or onward air ticket plus proof of funds to pay for the trip. For Chinese travelers, both a valid passport and an entry visa are required. If using an e-ticket, a copy of the trip origin and ticket code will need to be presented to the Bahamas Immigration Department.
After the arrival of an aircraft or vessel in The Bahamas, if any passenger is stranded in The Bahamas due to various reasons for not being able to continue on the same mode of transportation to a destination outside The Bahamas (a third country), the person in charge of the aircraft or vessel or its agent is required to notify the nearest officer of The Bahamas Immigration Department immediately to inform him/her of the details. If the person in charge or agent fails to notify the Immigration Officer either by willful failure to report or by negligence without just cause, he/she will be deemed to have committed an offense under the Immigration Act.
3. Customs Regulations
Under what circumstances are travelers required to make entry and exit declarations?
Travelers entering The Bahamas are required to make a verbal declaration of all items carried and placed in their baggage, and if any items are subject to duty, they must complete a Carry-on Baggage Declaration (Form No. C-17). Blank Carry-on Baggage Declaration forms are available at the Customs Control Area. Travelers from the same family arriving together may complete one declaration. (A photocopy of the Carry-on Baggage Declaration can be obtained during your visit to the Bahamas)
What is the procedure for a traveler to make a declaration?
On arrival at the Customs Control Area, each traveler is required to present all personal baggage to the Customs Officer on site for inspection. The customs officer will ask brief questions and the traveler will be given ample opportunity to declare his/her belongings. The customs officer will handle the entire process in a very professional manner and will try to avoid any altercations.
For ease of identification, customs officers wear uniforms. Male officers wear black pants and a white shirt (long or short sleeved) with a black or gold epaulette bearing the words "Bahamas Customs", while female officers wear a black skirt or pants with the same epaulette as the male officers.
What are the main items prohibited by Bahamas Customs?
Under the relevant Bahamian Customs legislation, there are restrictions or prohibitions on the import and export of certain items. The main items in the restricted category are:
Fireworks, firecrackers, except those deemed by the auditor to be non-dangerous;
Whisky, brandy, except those which are accompanied by a certificate of origin and where there is evidence which would lead the auditor to believe that the goods have been placed in casks for a period of at least three years since the date of shipment from the factory;
Trailers, caravans used for residential, office, workshop or similar purposes, except where authorized by special authorization of the relevant authorities of The Bahamas. special authorization approval.
Other articles which, in the opinion of the Customs Officer, require restrictive measures.
The main items in the prohibited category are:
All articles the import or export of which is currently prohibited under Bahamian law;
Any article engraved with a design similar to that of currency (bills, coins) being circulated in The Bahamas or elsewhere;
Reprographic copies of the personal works of an author of which the author has notified the auditors in accordance with Section 22 of the Copyright Act;
obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographs or other engravings, or any other objectionable articles;
meat, grains, fruits, vegetables, or other articles unfit for human consumption;
margarine cheese, margarine, or other similar substitutes for cream, even if invoiced as "cream";
martine cheese, margarine, or other similar substitutes for cream, even if invoiced as "cream"; and "
Items of Kuwaiti or Iraqi origin, or items exported from Kuwait prior to August 2, 1990, even if not of Kuwaiti origin;
Exports of sponges, fish, conch, and other marine species, flora and fauna, are subject to the approval of the Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Local Government (Tel: 325-7502, 325-7537; Fax: 322-7537; Fax: 322-7537; Tel: 322-7537; Tel: 322-7537; Fax: 322-7537); and -7537; fax: 322-1767) for licenses and permits. To avoid delays, official licenses should be obtained prior to the actual date of export.
Other articles the import or export of which is prohibited in the opinion of the Customs official as to reason.
What happens to travelers carrying prohibited items?
Once an incoming traveler is deemed to be carrying prohibited goods, the Customs officer present will explain the relevant laws and take him/her to the appropriate authorities. Under no circumstances will the contraband be allowed into The Bahamas for domestic sale or use.
What are the rules regarding duty-free allowances?
A. For returning residents entering The Bahamas (defined as residents returning from a trip somewhere outside The Bahamas who have stayed for more than one year prior to their departure from The Bahamas):
All household goods, clothing, personal adornment, toilet hygiene products and similar items that need to be proven to have been taken out of The Bahamas by the person.
Alcoholic beverages limited to no more than one quart of spirits and one quart of wine (adults only).
Tobacco not exceeding two pounds in weight, or not more than 200 cigarettes, or not more than 50 cigars (adults only).
The duty-free limit for any other item is $100, or $500 if you have been out of the Bahamas for one year or more.
B. For non-returning residents entering The Bahamas:
All articles of baggage not intended for sale (including articles owned by an individual and used abroad).
Tobacco in an amount not to exceed 2 pounds, or not more than 200 cigarettes, or not more than 50 cigars (adults only).
Other items not exceeding $100 in value.
C. Items imported by a charitable organization for charitable purposes only, as approved by the appropriate authorities.
D. Items given as gifts to the Government of Pakistan.
E, Collections and works of art of collectors delivered to public **** galleries, museums and other public **** venues for the purpose of exhibition and not for re-sale.
F. Patterns, models, wallpapers and other visual aids used only for exhibition and teaching purposes in public or private educational, scientific and cultural institutions (subject to the approval of the relevant authorities); and scientific research instruments, apparatus, equipment, etc., imported only for scientific research purposes or for use in schools and other educational and cultural institutions (subject to the approval of the relevant authorities). What are the special restrictions on ordering and exporting tourist souvenirs in small quantities?
Currently, there are no restrictions under Bahamian Customs regulations on the export of small quantities of manufactured souvenirs. However, due to the presence of U.S. Customs checkpoints at Nassau International Airport and Freeport International Airport, travelers transiting through the U.S. are required to explain the condition or origin of souvenirs in their possession to U.S. authorities.
When and where must travelers be screened?
Travelers entering The Bahamas are subject to customs inspection. Normally, travelers are required to present their carry-on baggage for inspection by a Customs officer present in person or with the assistance of a porter. The entire process will be conducted in a dignified, professional and transparent manner. If there is correct information, conclusive evidence and reliable sources to prove that a traveler is in possession of items that cannot be cleared through customs, the customs officer may conduct a physical inspection, at which point the traveler will be temporarily taken to a secure, secluded area for inspection.
What are the rights of a traveler undergoing an inspection? What if I am not satisfied with the service provided by the customs officer?
Under Section 101 of The Bahamas Customs Administration Act, firstly, only female Customs Officers may physically search a female traveler; secondly, a traveler being inspected may request an immediate audience with a Justice of the Peace or a Customs Officer of a rank not below that of Inspector of Customs, who will consider the reasons for the previous suspicion of the traveler before deciding whether or not to proceed with the inspection. If an article violating customs regulations is found on the passenger's person or in his luggage, the article must be confiscated immediately. 1. What are the prevalent diseases
According to the 1996-2000 report, the main communicable diseases in The Bahamas are AIDS, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Dengue Fever, and other food-caused diseases. The Department of Public **** Health has a specialized Communicable Disease Surveillance Unit, which is responsible for outbreak tracking and data collection on communicable diseases emerging in The Bahamas.
2. Medical conditions
The main institutions involved in health care in The Bahamas are:
(1) Ministry of Health Headquarters: It is mainly responsible for the formulation of national health and medical policies, planning and budgeting, the implementation of health and medical care programs, and the promotion of community-based health care and environmental health. It has a National Health Intelligence Division, a Health Education Division, a National Drug Control Committee, and a Secretariat for the Prevention and Control of AIDS.
(2) Public **** Health Bureau: An executive unit under the Ministry of Health, it is responsible for monitoring the situation of non-communicable and communicable diseases in the country, statistics on disease data, investigation and tracking of major outbreaks, and food safety management.
(3) The Department of Environmental Health Services (DHES): comprises the Division of Health Surveillance, the Division of Environmental Monitoring and Risk Assessment, and the Division of Sewerage Management, which also oversees the Bahamas Water and Sewerage Corporation (BWSC) and the Bahamas Commission on the Environment, Science and Technology (BCET). In conjunction with the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, it is responsible for sustainable development issues in The Bahamas.
(4) Public Hospitals Authority: manages three public hospitals in The Bahamas: the Princess Margaret Hospital, the SANDILANDS Rehabilitation Center, and the Randle Memorial Hospital, located on Grand Bahama Island. In addition, there are a number of private hospitals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that also provide health care services in The Bahamas. The public and private sectors coordinate and collaborate with each other in the area of health.
Over-the-counter and prescription medications are available at private pharmacies.
3. Medical Insurance
Foreigners can purchase medical insurance from a number of private insurance companies. Religion: The majority of Bahamian residents practice Christianity. Religion is an integral part of the lives of Bahamian residents. Even the smallest villages have their own churches, some even have more than one.
Festivals: The Jankanu Carnival is a unique Bahamian festival that takes place on Boxing Day (December 26th) and New Year's Day (January 1st). Carnival parades are divided into groups of 1,000 members each, each with a different theme. Their costumes, dances and music should reflect the theme of that group. At the end of the Jankanu Carnival, cash prizes are awarded by the judges. The three main awards are for best music, best costume and best group performance. The parade costumes are beautifully made of colorful crepe paper and cardboard. The parade is a lively mix of sounds from a variety of musical instruments, including sheepskin drums, bells, whistles and horns. 1, the main city climate: Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas and the member islands are tropical maritime climate.
2. Transportation: There are the following main types of transportation: public ****cars, tour buses, car rental business, and cabs. The quickest way is cab and rental car driving. The cheapest is the public **** car.
3. Routes to the Bahamas from China: Fly to the United States, arrive in California on the west coast or any city on the east coast, and then fly to the Bahamas. Other reference routes: Beijing I London I Nassau; Beijing I Paris I Cuba I Nassau. Atlantis Hotel: The hotel is one of the world's most luxurious hotels. The second phase of the project by Europe and the United States, Africa and the Bahamas, first-class artists to participate in the design, architectural style unique, magnificent scale, the Royal Tower surrounded by recreational facilities, below the aquarium. The whole building everywhere gives a feeling of the submerged city resurfacing. Inside and outside the hotel there are many art treasures, including the Royal Tower main entrance of the Pegasus sculpture is the South African artist Danny de Gager's work. 5 as in ancient Greek mythology, Pegasus (Pegasus) winged Pegasus form a set of spectacular shape. Four giant glass sculptures in the tower, including the Sun Palace and Moon Palace in the casino, are made by Dale Chihuly, and the flying fish sculpture behind the arch of the tower is made by Cassie Spalding, with 28 flying fish playing in the water. The eight murals in the lobby were created by Spanish artist Albino Gonzales and show the beautiful legend of Atlantis.
Pirate Museum: The Nassau Pirate Museum, a member of the international chain of museums, with similar museums in Canada, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, opened its doors to the public in 1998 and has become a famous tourist attraction in the Bahamian capital. The museum **** divided into 12 parts, the use of interactive forms to show visitors the 18th century pirate activities, give a person a sense of immersion, and introduce some interesting knowledge about the pirates.