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Required Documents

Aircraft Entering The Bahamas

  • A current U.S. passport.
  • Inward Declaration and Cruising Permit - C7A form (Banyan triplicate form).
  • One (1) Bahamas Immigration Arrival Card per person (pink & white card). (Fill out the front of the card, Customs will stamp and return it to you. Retain the card as it will be needed again when departing the Bahamas).
    Card must be picked up at Banyan front desk or upon arrival at Bahamas Customs.
  • Aircraft flying into Nassau or Grand Bahama (Freeport) require an Aircraft Arrival Report.
  • Download all of the U.S. and Bahamas Customs documents, including Outbound and Inbound Check Lists.
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Aircraft Entering The U.S.

  • A current U.S. passport.
    Or I-94 W for citizens from VISA-wavered countries (i.e.: United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, France).
    Or I-94 for citizens from countries that require a VISA (i.e.: Mexico, Columbia, Bahamas).
  • Current U.S. Customs decal must be visible on your aircraft. Decal forms (form 339A) can be obtained at:
    • the front desk at Banyan Air Service
    • Customs at FXE, FLL, or MIA
    • Download at www.CBP.gov
    For decal questions call 317-298-1200 (extension 1245) or e-mail decals@customs.treas.gov

    U.S. Customs Decals are required for re-entry into the U.S. You may depart the U.S. without the decal but you cannot come back into the U.S. without one. Decals may be obtained by calling 317-298-1200 (extension 1245), by e-mailing decals@customs.treas.gov or you may obtain a Customs decal application at Banyan’s Customer Service Desk. A faxed copy of your application for the decal is sufficient proof for re-entry. Decals are valid for one calendar year.

  • One (1) Customs Declaration form per family (Blue form). Available at Banyan or U.S. Customs
  • Private Aircraft Enforcement System Arrival Report – CBP Form 178.
Remember there are THREE Customs stops when flying to the Bahamas. The first stop is upon your arrival INTO the Bahamas, the second stop is upon your departure FROM the Bahamas, and the last stop is upon your arrival INTO the United States.

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