§ 85. Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what documents have to be produced by British subjects and United States citizens, respectively, on entering the Bahamas.
§ Mr. J. FosterPassports, with, in the case of United States citizens, visas, must be held except for persons who are on a160W temporary visit not exceeding a stay of three weeks and in possession of a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for their maintenance. Immigrants must make prior application to the Colonial Secretary for permission to enter and remain in the Colony and must give complete information regarding the work, if any, in which they propose to engage; supply evidence of financial standing; and submit on arrival health and character certificates. They are also required to deposit with the Immigration Officer the sum of £20 or sufficient bond of two residents good for five years.