A passenger departure tax is levied on visitors and residents. No restriction is placed on the amount of US currency that may be brought into The Bahamas. US currency may be used where prices are shown in both Bahamian and US dollars. No inoculations are required. It is not necessary to sterilize foods bought in reputable stores.
Water is potable but saline, and many people use bottled water.
Mosquitoes, sandflies, and termites are ubiquitous pests. Poisonous insects include the ground and black widow spiders, scorpion, and centipede. New Providence and Grand Bahama have international airports. Taxis are plentiful but expensive. Traffic moves on the left.