Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas AFAR 4/29/2021 Photo by Shutterstock Vaccinated travelers will still need to have negative COVID-19 test results to return to the United States from the Bahamas.Starting May 1, all international travelers who are fully vaccinated will be able to enter the Bahamas without needing to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. They will still need to follow other safety protocols implemented by the government. Here’s what you need to know about travel in the Bahamas right now. Is the Bahamas open for travel? Yes: The Bahamas has been open for travel for several months now with various testing and safety protocols in place. On May 1, international travelers who are fully vaccinated are exempt from testing requirements, but unvaccinated travelers will still need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than five days prior to arrival in the Bahamas.