8 information you need to know before traveling to the Bahamas

Written By إسماعيل قاسمي on 2019/05/11

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>Weather of Arabia -</strong> Many travelers choose to go to <strong>the Bahamas</strong> in <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%... Caribbean</a> because everything is very easy, from speaking English and uncomplicated exchange processes to the hospitality and friendliness of the people.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Before you travel to the Bahamas, read this information:</strong></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>travel visa</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Gulf countries (except for Saudi Arabia) do not require a prior visa to travel to the Bahamas. As for other Arab countries, it may take some time to process visa files, so give yourself enough time before the date of departure, and let the passport be valid for at least six months upon the date of arrival.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>return ticket</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> When traveling to the Bahamas, do not forget to bring your return ticket, because you may be asked to provide proof that you will return to your country.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Bahamian dollar</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> There is no need to exchange currency because it is possible to deal with the US dollar, which is the same value as the Bahamian dollar, and all credit cards and most debit cards, as well as travelers checks, are accepted throughout the capital, Nassau.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Contacting parents</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Thanks to <span>Wi-Fi</span> or buying a new SIM card from your local cell phone provider, you can stay in touch with family while on vacation in the Bahamas without worrying about your cell phone bill.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>standard time</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Set your watch to <span>EST</span> in the Bahamas because all the Bahamas follow Eastern Standard Time for the Americas, and the difference is 5 hours less than Universal Time, or 4 hours for Daylight Saving Time.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>the language</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The official language here is English and it is widely spoken, so you don&#39;t need a translator or an internet application to translate, you will be able to communicate with everyone, even if the Haitian Creole dialect is mixed with other languages.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Driving</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Cars drive on the left side of the road in the Bahamas, so if that seems difficult to you it is recommended that you consider taxis rather than renting cars or scooters to avoid unfamiliar practices.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>tip</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Bonuses for services are usually included in the final price, as restaurant bills in the Bahamas automatically add 15% so you don&#39;t have to leave a tip, unless the service is exceptional and you really want something extra.</p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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