Flying To And From The Bahamas
Flying in and out of the Bahamas is easy, but Odyssey Aviation makes it even easier. Our staff is fully educated on all procedures. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at Info.mynn@odysseybahamasfsp.com.
ENTERING THE BAHAMAS
To view a thorough checklist to ENTER the Bahamas, click on the following link:
http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/enter
ARRIVAL FORMS
You will need to present the following three Government Forms upon arrival into The Bahamas. To ensure a quick and hassle-free Customs and Immigration process, please email us the completed forms in advance and we will have them ready upon your arrival. (Don't forget Passports!)
- GENERAL DECLARATION (aka GEN DEC)
- ARRIVAL REPORT
- IMMIGRATION CARD*per individual onboard & must be original copy
PERMITS
We can assist you with any permit(s) you may need when visiting The Bahamas. We need one busines day advance notice for most permits with the exception of an Annual License.
LEAVING THE BAHAMAS
To view a thorough checklist to LEAVE the Bahamas, click on the following link:
http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/checklist-leave-0
DEPARTURE FORMS
We will speak to the pilot upon arrival to inform him of the needed documents for departure.
(They are listed below simply for reference.)
- GENERAL DECLARATION
- IMMIGRATION CARD
FILING A FLIGHT PLAN
To file a Flight Plan online, visit http://www.fltplan.com. To file a Flight Plan over the phone, call 800-WXBRIEF.
FILING AN E-APIS
To file an outbound eAPIS manifest, click here: https://eapis.cbp.dhs.gov. You must enroll in the e-APIS manifest program before you can file a manifest. Pilot, crew, and airplane information are all required and the manifest must be submitted an hour prior to departure.
OTHER HELPFUL CHECKLISTS AND RESOURCES:
http://www.pilotpub.com/before-you-go.php
http://www.myoutislands.com/bahamas-flying/bahamas-flying-entry-departure.cfm
http://www.thebahamasguide.com/facts/airports.htm
http://www.caribbeanflyingadventures.com/
http://www.airnav.com
