Quick answer: 12 months, with up to two entries per 30 days
A Bahamas cruising permit is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued by Bahamas Customs when you make entry. According to official Bahamas boating regulations, the 12-month period refers to how long your vessel is registered to remain in the country.
During that 12-month period, the permit allows up to two entries within a 30-day period. So you get a full year of coverage, and within any rolling 30 days you may enter The Bahamas up to two times. You do not need a new permit for each trip within the year—one permit covers you for 12 months under these rules.
The actual permit is issued in person by Bahamas Customs when you clear in. You can apply online in advance through our service so your paperwork is ready when you arrive.
We handle the forms and paperwork so customs can issue your permit quickly when you arrive.
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