The Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) OPENS PRECHECK IN THE BAHAMAS
Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau is the First International Location to Offer TSA PreCheck
WASHINGTON: March 2022 – The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expanded the PreCheck program to an international location for the first time partnering with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program that enables low-risk travelers to enjoy an efficient screening experience at more than 200 airports in the United States and Nassau. “This has been an excellent partnership throughout the trial period at Lynden Pindling International Airport, and it serves as a model for further extending TSA PreCheck. Permanently opening this TSA PreCheck lane for travelers who join the risk-based program is a credit to the Government of The Bahamas and the commitment of the officers who are maintaining the highest standards of transportation security,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
Nassau is one of 16 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) international Preclearance locations in which CBP personnel inspect travelers prior to boarding U.S.-bound flights. Travelers leaving from those airports proceed directly to connecting flights or destinations upon landing in the United States.
TSA PreCheck is available for eligible passengers when departing from Nassau or a U.S. airport with the program, including when connecting on domestic flights after returning to the United States. Travelers who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. lawful permanent residents can apply for TSA PreCheck for a cost of $85 for a five-year membership.
Passengers who are members of TSA PreCheck and other DHS Trusted Traveler programs are eligible for TSA PreCheck screening. To find the program that best suits your travel needs, visit the Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler comparison tool. TSA PreCheck is also available at no cost for U.S. Armed Forces service members, including those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard. Enrolled airline passengers can enjoy the benefits of 80 TSA PreCheck participating domestic and international carriers. Ten airlines with flights within the United States maintain regular routes between Nassau and the following U.S. cities: Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Washington, Denver, Dallas, Detroit, Newark, Topeka, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Islip, New York, Orlando, Miami, Minneapolis, Chicago, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Providence, Sanford, San Juan, and Tampa.
Effective now, The Government of The Bahamas has relaxed the after-arrival Covid-19 testing mandate, as a result of declining cases and International protocol adjustments.
All persons traveling to The Bahamas are no longer required to take a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test on the fifth (5th) day of travel regardless of vaccination status. However, visitors must follow the Covid testing requirements for return to their respective countries.“It is important to remain fluid and adapt our protocols to reflect a changing environment”, said Acting Prime Minister the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, “and we are pleased to be able to eliminate The Bahamas’ testing requirements”.Our visitors are required to follow prescribed Entry protocols including, applying for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs and uploading their pre-departure test results, taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival.
For entry requirements, visit https://www.bahamas.com/travelupdates
