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Bahamas
The Bahamas has unusually broad freedom of panorama (including 2D works visible from public places), and a drone regime built around advance CAA-B authorization plus a refundable customs deposit.
Permit: conditionalPanorama: Full, broad (includes 2D works)
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Personal photography needs no permit. A production bringing temporary crew or film equipment into the country applies through the commission with an equipment list, crew list, letter of intent, and travel details.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: No permit for casual public photography; the Bahamas Film and Television Commission handles production permits
Cost: Film permits are free. The commission asks for complete applications at least 5 to 7 working days before arrival; customs charges can apply to imported production equipment
Personal photography needs no permit. A production bringing temporary crew or film equipment into the country applies through the commission with an equipment list, crew list, letter of intent, and travel details. Private islands and resorts set their own terms.
Drone / airspace
Regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAA-B); visitors apply online for authorization before arrival, and customs reportedly takes a refundable deposit of about half the drone's appraised value
CAA-B asks for at least 5 business days to process authorization. Limits include 400 ft altitude, 5 NM from airports, and no flights over congested areas. For depth, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes to photograph in public
Street photography is lawful. Much prime coastline is resort or private-cay property where the owner's rules govern.
Freedom of panorama
Full, broad (includes 2D works)
The Copyright Act (Ch. 323) provides that copyright in constructed architectural works and in artistic works does not include the right to prevent making, distributing, or publicly displaying pictures of the work if it is located in or ordinarily visible from a public place. This covers murals as well as buildings and sculpture. Wikimedia Commons classifies the Bahamas as FoP OK.
Practical notes
- For a production permit, allow at least 5 to 7 working days and prepare the equipment list, crew list, letter of intent, and arrival and departure details.
- Budget for the customs drone deposit (reported at 50% of appraised value, refunded on departure) and carry the CAA-B authorization letter in print.
- The Exuma swimming pigs and most iconic cays are private or tour-controlled; the operator's permission matters more than national law there.
- Nassau's murals and colonial architecture are both safely sellable under the broad panorama provision.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
Drone Authority
Check the flight side
Photography access and drone permission are separate questions. Drone Authority covers the flight-law side for this country.
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