Expat Guide to Living in Bahamas
Whether you're already living in Bahamas or preparing to move to Bahamas, our Expat Guide to Living in Bahamas offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Bahamas. For answers to specific questions, visit our Bahamas Forum to talk with expats in Bahamas.
Moving to The Bahamas: 13 Things to Know Before You Move to The Bahamas
Expats in The Bahamas share 13 key considerations for anyone planning to move to the Bahamas.
5 Tips for Living in Freeport in the Bahamas
Expats in the Bahamas live in the Caribbean but are very close to the U.S. Find out what it means to call Freeport, on the island of Grand Bahamas, your home. Some of it is island paradise, while other parts of the experience are clearly not.
5 Tips for Living in Nassau in the Bahamas
Expats who choose to live in the Bahamas can explore a Caribbean paradise. Find out what it means to call Nassau, on the island of New Providence, your home.
10 Tips for Living in The Bahamas
From duties on household goods to bringing your dog, expats in the Bahamas offer advice for expats and people moving to the Bahamas.
Culture Shock in Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
What's it like to move to paradise in the Bahamas? An expat on Treasure Cay, Abaco provides some great insight into her culture shock, an absence of culture, and even the various stages of imbibing as an expat in the Bahamas.
Culture Shock in Nassau, Bahamas
One expat in the Bahamas advised those considering a move there to visit the island several times before making a commitment to live there, make sure the paperwork is in order and know what they getting into prior to coming. She went on to explain that the island is quite segregated and prices are extremely high.
Living in New Providence, Bahamas
An expat on New Providence, an island that is home to the capital city of Nassau, offers advice on moving to the Bahamas and what it's like to live there. Finances, life as an expat, locals and more are covered in this report.
Moving to Nassau, Bahamas
Work with a good realtor. Talk to people and look at websites. Look for "security" first and foremost. Gated community feels safest if you are alone.
Moving to Nassau, Bahamas
When you're moving to the Bahamas, pack everything in plastic boxes to keep the cockroaches away, consider finding a home in a gated community for better security and make sure you have a extra room for your many guests!
Retirement in New Providence, Bahamas
An expat retiree on New Providence, Bahamas, which is the home of the capital Nassau, offers valuable advice on how to retire there. Information on housing, health care, transportation, night life and more is provided.
More Culture Shock Reports for Bahamas
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Bahamas handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Bahamas:More Living in Bahamas Reports
What are people's priorities in Bahamas - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Bahamas:
More Moving to Bahamas Reports
What should you take with you when you move to Bahamas? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Bahamas? Below are some of the responses from expats in Bahamas:
Reviews of Schools in Bahamas
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Bahamas. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Bahamas:
Dream vs. Reality Report
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Bahamas. If you are already living in Bahamas, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring in Bahamas Reports
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Bahamas, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Bahamas:
Having a Baby Abroad Report
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Bahamas? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Bahamas by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWorking Abroad Report
What's it like to find a job in Bahamas? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Bahamas? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
Submit a Working Abroad Report
