Bahamas
Last update 21 April 2023Diplomatic missions
Risk index
Level 3: Increased level of risk (recommendation not to travel in certain areas of the country unless necessary)
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The Republic of Bulgaria has no embassy to the Bahamas. The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Havana, Cuba, is accredited to the Bahamas.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Havana, Cuba
Address: Calle "B" № 252, Entre 11 y 13, Vedado, Ciudad de La Habana, PC: 10400
Telephone: +53 7 833 31 25; +53 7 833 31 26
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/kuba
Embassy of the Bahamas in Brussels, Belgium
Address: 76/78 Quai aux Briques Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 512 9348
Fax: +32 2 512 9292
Embassy of the Bahamas in the United Kingdom
The Bahamas High Commission, Bahamas House
Address: 10, Chesterfield Street, Mayfield, London W1J 5JL
Telephone: +44 207408 4488
Fax: +44 207 499 9937
General information
(1.) Security level:
There is a high crime rate.
(2.) Healthcare:
Recommended vaccines are malaria, tuberculosis and hepatitis A and B.
At the Bahamas the percentage of people infected with HIV is very high.
Certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is required to all travellers coming for over 1 year from an infected area.
(3.) Recommended vaccines and personal hygiene advice:
(4.) Customs requirements:
(5.) Traffic on roads:
At the Bahamas, the traffic operates on the left side of the road.
(6.) Practical advice:
Electricity is 120 V and is identical to the American standard.
The emergencies phone number is 911 or 919.
(7.) Local currency:
Bahamian dollar (BSD)
1 BSD = 1 USD
(8.) Climatic characteristics:
The hurricane season is from June to November.
(9.) Other:
Travel papers and visas
Bulgarian citizens do not need visa for a stay of up to four weeks at the Bahamas, but they must have a return ticket or a document indicating their next destination.
When entering the country, a passport valid for six months is required.
All visitors, except for children under 6 years, must pay a departure fee of USD 15 which may be included in the ticket prize.
For additional information please contact:
Embassy of The Bahamas in Brussels, Belgium
Address: 76/78 Quai aux Briques Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 512 9348
Fax: +32 2 512 9292
Embassy of the Bahamas in the United Kingdom
The Bahamas High Commission
Bahamas House
Address: 10, Chesterfield Street, Mayfield, London W1J 5JL
Telephone: +44 207408 4488
Fax: +44 207 499 9937
Competitive service
Certification and Legalisation
Bulgaria and the Bahamas are parties under the Hague Convention on the abolishment of the requirement for legalisation of foreign public documents dated 1961. Thus, the documents/deeds comprised in each of the two countries shall be provided with an “Apostille” seal of the relevant Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as translated and verified under the relevant order, to serve before the competent authorities of the other country.
Emergency Travel Document
In case of emergency (lost passport) Bulgarian citizens may seek local assistance by the diplomatic mission of any EU Member State for the issuance of an Emergency Travel Document.
Fees
Departure fee - BSD (USD) 15 (may be included in the ticket prize)