TRAVEL TO THE BAHAMAS
Passports
U.S. Citizens: You must have a valid passport. Without a valid passport, (which must match exactly with the name on your airline ticket) you will not be permitted to board your flight.
For more information on passports (applications, renewals or adding pages), U.S. citizens may contact their local post office or visit the U.S. Department of State website at your leisure time.
If this is the first time you are applying for a passport, you must have a certified copy of your birth certificate. It must have the official raised seal of the city, county or state where issued or printed on security paper with a watermark. If you do not have a “certified” birth certificate copy, telephone the government records center of the state where you were born for instructions on how to obtain one. Birth certificates are also available online for most states for a fee.
Many countries require sufficient space in your passport for immigration officials to validate your arrival and departure with a stamp. Having two blank pages in your passport at all times is recommended.
Costs associated with getting your passport will be at your expense.
It is your sole responsibility to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. No compensation will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.
Note: If your passport expires within six months after your travels, you must renew your passport prior to your trip.
For more information on passports (applications, renewals or adding pages), U.S. citizens may contact their local post office or visit the U.S. Department of State website at your leisure time.
If this is the first time you are applying for a passport, you must have a certified copy of your birth certificate. It must have the official raised seal of the city, county or state where issued or printed on security paper with a watermark. If you do not have a “certified” birth certificate copy, telephone the government records center of the state where you were born for instructions on how to obtain one. Birth certificates are also available online for most states for a fee.
Many countries require sufficient space in your passport for immigration officials to validate your arrival and departure with a stamp. Having two blank pages in your passport at all times is recommended.
Costs associated with getting your passport will be at your expense.
It is your sole responsibility to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. No compensation will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.
Note: If your passport expires within six months after your travels, you must renew your passport prior to your trip.
Important Travel Information
Once you deplane, you will present the immigration agent with your passport. You will then claim your luggage and proceed to Customs. After passing Customs, continue walking to the passenger pick-up area. You will be met by transportation staff wearing a Rent-A-Center baseball cap. Your transportation staff will be holding a Rent-A-Center Perform to Win sign and they will escort you to your vehicle.
If your luggage is lost, stay in the airport terminal near the baggage claim carousels. DO NOT pass through Customs. Fill out a lost luggage report with your airline. You must receive a print-out with a phone number and report/claim number. Once at the resort, the Rent-A-Center Hospitality Team will assist you in calling to check on the status of your luggage.
Mobile Phone Data Information
Anyone carrying a Rent-A-Center corporate-issued phone will automatically be switched over to an international plan for the duration of the trip. Please read the International Travel Tips for information on keeping data and voice charges predictable while traveling.
Currency
The currency in the Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar, but US dollars are welcome in most places. The exchange rate is currently even for U.S. dollars and Bahamian dollars. This price will vary. Please visit the XE website for the most current rate.Electricity
The electricity standard is 120 volt AC, the same as in the U.S.Time Zone
The Bahamas are in the Eastern Time Zone.- The Bahamas - 12:00pm (Noon)
- New York (Eastern) - 12:00pm (Noon)
- Dallas (Central) - 11:00am
- Denver (Mountain) - 10:00am
- Los Angeles (Pacific) - 9:00am
Weather
The average high in late March is 81° Fahrenheit and the low is 65° Fahrenheit.2017 Global Travel Information
