COVID-19 Repatriation
Repatriation of Bahamian nationals and permanent residents during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Bahamas Government is sensitive to the needs of Bahamians who are dislocated and/or in
distress due to closure of the country’s border in light of the global spread of COVID-19. At this time, The Bahamas Government has decided to permit entry of Bahamian nationals and permanent residents currently displaced abroad and plans are in place for the repatriation all persons in this regard.
The goal of The Bahamas Government is to have all Bahamians and permanent residents impacted by the closure of the border return home at this time. The repatriation of persons in the midst of a lingering pandemic will occur over several phases. This phased approach will ensure a seamless process that allows for adequate preparation such as COVID 19 testing before departure, unless otherwise approved to have the test administered upon arrival in The Bahamas, flight schedules and clearances, and determining self-isolation or quarantine in a Government operated facility.
Phase one (1) of the repatriation process will be the return of nationals within the Florida jurisdiction. Information on the remaining phases will be provided shortly. The Bahamas Government urges, in the interim, that all national and residents comply with the health measures where they are currently located and to remain patient during the process.
Request for Repatriation
Persons wishing to return home via a repatriation flight are required to make known their request with the nearest Bahamas Embassy or Consulate. All individuals will be required to provide Embassy or Consulate officials with the following information.
- Name and date of birth (as it appears in the Bahamian passport)
- The island of residency in The Bahamas
- Contact details (telephone number, email address etc.);
- Total number of persons that will be travelling for a family/party;
- Proof of testing for SARS-CoV2 (coronavirus) and consent for release of results; and
- Current location (city and state).
Of note, parents/guardians must also provide this information for all children (minors and/or dependents) that will accompany them on a repatriation flight
Click here for the steps required to book your Repatriation Flight.
Click here for to register for Repatriation.
Additional Information Regarding the COVID 19 Test
- Certificate must be provided a minimum 48 hours before travel date and sent to covid19@bahamas.gov.bs, covid19travel@bahamas.gov.bs and covid19@bahamasair.com
- Additionally when test results are sent, send home addresses in The Bahamas to covid19@bahamas.gov.bs and covid19travel@bahamas.gov.bs,
Contact information for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The Bahamas Embassies and Consulates
All persons wishing to return home can contact the nearest Bahamas Embassy or Consulate using the information provided in the table below.
Consular Jurisdiction of The Bahamas Consulate General in Washington DC
Honorary Consul Illinois
Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United States and the Organization of American States (OAS)Telephone: (202) 319-2660/7
Consular Annex – Washington DCTelephone: (202) 734-6578 |
Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations (UN)Telephone: (212) 421-6925/6/9 Consulate General – New YorkTelephone: (212) 421-6420 Consular Jurisdiction of The Bahamas Consulate General in New York
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Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations and other International Organizations in GenevaTelephone: +41 (0) 22-730-1750 Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to Belgium and the Mission to the European Union (EU)E-mail: embassybrussels@bahamas.gov.bs |
The Bahamas High Commission to the United KingdomTelephone: 011-442-07-408-4488 The Bahamas High Commission to CanadaTelephone: (613) 232-1724 |
Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Republic of HaitiTelephone: 011-509-257-8782 Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Republic of CubaTelephone: 011-537-206-9918 |
Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the People’s Republic of ChinaTelephone: 011-86-106532-2922 |
Consulate General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas – Atlanta, GeorgiaTelephone: (404) 474-2104 Consular Jurisdiction of The Bahamas Consulate General in Atlanta
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Consulate General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas – Miami, FloridaTelephone: (305) 373-6295 Consular Jurisdiction of The Bahamas Consulate General in Miami
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Conditions for travel
All persons that are approved for travel must comply with the measures in place for the repatriation process including any baggage (weight) restrictions that has been implemented during this time. Persons are discouraged from travelling with excess baggage to permit the transfer of luggage for all individuals on a given repatriation flight. Further, persons are also advised to refrain from travelling with excess baggage to avoid cramped conditions at the quarantine facility.