Bahamas duty-free allowance

What arriving travelers can bring into Bahamas without paying duty — from official customs guidance.

Alcohol

2 quarts

1 qt spirits + 1 qt wine · adults

Full rule

1 quart (approx. 0.95 L) of spirits AND 1 quart of wine per adult

Tobacco

200 cigarettes

or 50 cigars / 1 lb tobacco · adults

Full rule

1 pound (454g) of tobacco OR 200 cigarettes OR 50 cigars per adult

Goods & gifts

USD 100

visitors; residents USD 500 twice/yr

Full rule

BSD/USD 100 exemption on dutiable articles for visitors; returning residents get BSD 500 twice per calendar year (non-cumulative, non-transferable)

Cash · declare from

BSD 10,000+

Full rule

BSD 10,000 or more (or foreign equivalent) must be declared in writing (Form C17)

Depends on: adults only for alcohol/tobacco; residency tier on goods (visitors 100 vs residents 500 x2/yr); residents abroad 24+ months get up to BSD 10,000 household effects + one vehicle up to BSD 30,000

Good to know

Allowances quoted in quarts and pounds (US-style units), not litres. Returning residents must file baggage declaration Form C17 via the Exempt App with receipts. Cash threshold from official Form C17.

From Bahamas's official customs guidance, checked 2026-08-01 ·verify at the source · Guidance, not law — allowances change and the customs officer has the final say. Verify before you fly.

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