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πŸ‡§πŸ‡Έ Bahamas Travel Advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Crime Health

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US State Department Advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Updated to reflect crime, swimming-related risks, and information on traveling with firearms and ammunition. Exercise increased caution due to  crime . Country Summary:  Violent crime—like armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults—can occur anywhere in The Bahamas. Most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. Stay alert in the "Over the Hill" area in Nassau, south of Shirley Street, where gangs have killed residents. ...

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Updated: Mon, 31 Mar 2025

Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC