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The Bahamas

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Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 19 October 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Entry Requirements section (Passport validity)
.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.


(see travel advice legal disclaimer)

Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Penalties for possession or trafficking of drugs are severe. Tourists may be offered narcotics in pubs and bars. Police are vigilant and you could face a substantial fine, imprisonment and deportation. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through Customs for anyone else.
 
You should carry photocopies of your passport and travel insurance documents and keep the originals in a safe place.

For more general information for different types of travellers see travel advice Relevant to You.

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Contacts

Jamaica, Kingston, British High Commission

Address:

British High Commission
P O Box 575
28 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 10
Jamaica

Telephone:

(001) (876) 510 0700

Fax:

(001) (876) 510 0737

Email: bhc.kingston@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 1300-1800 / 1900-2130
Fri: 1300-1800

Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1300 / 1400-1630
Fri: 0800-1300

Website: http://ukinjamaica.fco.gov.uk

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