BMOTA Statement on Domestic Travel
DOMESTIC TRAVEL RESUMES WITHIN THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
NASSAU, Bahamas, June 9, 2020 – In accordance with the government’s phased reopening plan, inter-island domestic travel has resumed across The Islands Of The Bahamas. Travel by commercial flight, as well as mailboat, passenger ferry, domestic pleasure craft and yachts, are permitted across all islands.
All persons intending to travel domestically within The Bahamas are required to complete a Travel Health Card application prior to departure. Travellers can visit travel.gov.bs to complete the form online. This is an important step for contact tracing purposes.
In the coming weeks, The Bahamas will continue preparing to reopen the country’s borders for international travel, which is expected on July 1. Full details surrounding the three-phase Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan can be found here and press release here.
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PRESS INQUIRIES
Anita Johnson-Patty
General Manager, Global Communications
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation
Weber Shandwick
Public Relations