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Sending and receiving mail in The Bahamas is easy and convenient, so feel free to mail a Bahamas postcard back home as long as it carries a Bahamian postage stamp.
Tourist kiosks supply stamps, so an extra trip to the post office is not necessary. The base cost for a letter or postcard is $0.65(USD) as long as it weighs less than one half ounce. Each half ounce thereafter is subject to an additional fee. You can receive mail in The Bahamas at most resorts, but it may be wise to check with the front office to make sure if you are expecting mail. If sending or receiving airmail from the Out Islands, be prepared to wait; mail service from these islands is slow, even by air.
The post office branches located through The Bahamas usually keep standard hours of operation. Post offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
When sending mail to or from The Bahamas, expect the following delivery times for the following countries:
| Country |
Airmail Time |
| Australia | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Canada | 1 to 2 weeks |
| New Zealand |
3 to 4 weeks |
| United Kingdom |
2 to 3 weeks |
| United States |
1 to 2 weeks |
Know what to expect from customs when entering and leaving The Bahamas.
Telephone services in The Bahamas keep travelers in touch with home.
Before you leave for your vacation in The Bahamas, brush up on a little bit of the local history.