Caribbean & Coasts of the Americas

Bahamas - Columbus Isle

Useful Information

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Methods of payment in the Resort

Local Currency: Bahamian Dollar, US Dollar.
The Club Med White card: This internal payment card enables you to sign for your purchases through out the resort.You can obtain it from reception against a credit card. Credit cards accepted in the resort (for payment only) ● American Express ● Mastercard ● Visa Other methods of payment accepted: ● Travellers checks in US and CAD Dollars ● NO checks are allowed ● Local Currency Foreign exchange office available in reception ATM machine: ● There is no ATM machine in the resort ● An ATM machine is available 3 minutes away from the resort. Convert amount into this currency

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Information reserved for Travel Agents only

Bahamas - Nationality : United States

Standard formalities :

Proof of citizenship, passports, visas, tourist cards, health recommendations, inoculations (where required) and compliance with customs regulations are the responsibility of the member. Club Med Sales, Inc., shall not be responsible if boarding or entry is denied or delayed or if cancellation charges are imposed or additional costs incurred as a result of the failure to provide required travel documents. All information should be confirmed directly with the appropriate government consulate or tourist office in advance of departure.

New passport requirements: For travel outside the United States including Mexico and the Caribbean, a passport is now required. Please check www.travel.state.gov for complete travel information. Some countries may also require a Visa. Verify that your passport/visa has not expired (some countries will not allow you to enter on a passport that's due to expire in six months or less). Check with the Tourist Board to find out the requirements of the particular country you are visiting. You may check specific consular information for any country at www.travel.state.gov.

Children's formalities :
Special requirements may apply in the event a minor is traveling with a guardian or only one parent, including, but not limited to, notarized parental permission.

Additional information :
Please check www.travel.state.gov for complete travel information.

Bahamas - Nationality : French

Standard formalities :

Valid passport, valid 6 months after the return date required. …There will be no waiver of these minimum requirements made by local authorities.

Children's formalities :
The minors going to the Bahamas must be in possession of their own valid passport 6 months after the date of return. If they have less than 15 years they can be represented on the passport (valid 6 months after the date of return) of the father, the mother or the legal guardian in the condition of travelling accompanied by the titular person of the passport on which they are represented. If the child celebrates its 15th birthday during the stay he/ she must IMPERATIVELY be in possession of his/ her own passport (valid 6 months after the date of return).

Additional information :
CAUTION : if there is no TRANSIT through the USA …Since the 26th October 2004, a passport with OPTICAL CHARACTER READER is required in the scope of the visa exemption programme (program). …If you do not have a passport, You have to get a transit visa USA, before your departure.

Bahamas - Nationality : - Other nationalities

Standard formalities :

Proof of citizenship, passports, visas, tourist cards, health recommendations, inoculations (where required) and compliance with customs regulations are the responsibility of the member. Club Med Sales, Inc., shall not be responsible if boarding or entry is denied or delayed or if cancellation charges are imposed or additional costs incurred as a result of the failure to provide required travel documents. All information should be confirmed directly with the appropriate government consulate or tourist office in advance of departure. If a birth certificate is being used, please make sure it is an original or certified copy with raised seal, and bring an additional government issued picture I.D. (such as a driver's license).

New passport requirements: For travel outside the United States including Mexico and the Caribbean, a passport is now required. Please check www.travel.state.gov for complete travel information. Some countries may also require a Visa. Verify that your passport/visa has not expired (some countries will not allow you to enter on a passport that's due to expire in six months or less). Check with the Tourist Board to find out the requirements of the particular country you are visiting. You may check specific consular information for any country at www.travel.state.gov.

Special requirements may apply in the event a minor is traveling with a guardian or only one parent, including, but not limited to, notarized parental permission.

Please check www.travel.state.gov for complete travel information.

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