GL: dogs with us to the Bahamas this winter

[Larry]

BAHAMAS IMPORT REQUIREMENTS

An import permit is required from the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and
Industry

(Nassau), for all animals being brought into the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas.

Applications for such permits (along with a $10 processing fee) must be made
in

writing to the Director of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and
Industry,

P.O. Box N-3704, Nassau, The Bahamas. For more information, call 242-325-

7502 or 325-7509.

The application must be accompanied by a $10.00 processing fee for each

animal and a $5.00 fax fee in cases where persons wish to have the permit

faxed to them - money order or cash only. No personal cheques will be

accepted.

For the U.S. and Canada, the following are the main provisions of the import

permit as it applies to dogs and cats:

(a) The animal must be 6 months of age or older.

(b) The animal must be accompanied by a valid certificate which
substantiates

that it has been vaccinated against rabies within not less than one (1)
month and

not more than ten (10) months prior to importation for the one (1) year
vaccine.

For the three (3) year vaccine it must be within no less than one (1) month
and

not more than thirty-four (34) months prior to importation into The Bahamas.

(c) The animal must be accompanied by a Veterinary Health Certificate

presented within 48 hours of arrival in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to

a licensed veterinarian for an examination.

The Permit Is Valid For One (1) Entry And Must Be Used Within One (1)

Year From The Date Of Issue.

Regulations for all other types of animals and relating to countries not
mentioned

above may be obtained from the Director of Agriculture, P.O. Box N-3704,

Nassau, The Bahamas. Applications should state the kind of animal, breed,
age,

sex, and country of embarkation. Additional information may be required if,
for

example, the animal or animal produce is listed under the Convention on

International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Plants and Animals
(CITES).

Customs Duty for permanent entry of all animals from outside the

Commonwealth of The Bahamas (dogs, cats, cattle and horses) are $10 plus

1/2% of the value of the animal. Yearly fees for dog licenses in New
Providence,

Grand Bahama and the Family Islands are: male or spayed female, $2;

unspayed female $6.

Animals not meeting these requirements will not be allowed to enter the

Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

 

 

 

APPLICATION TO IMPORT DOMESTIC ANIMALS

INTO THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

Name:

Address:

Telephone: P.O. Box:

Type of Animal: Breed:

Sex: Age: #Of Animals:

Country of Export:

Address of Origin of Animals:

Anticipated Date of Arrival:

Destination of Animals in The Bahamas:

Purpose of Importing Animals:

Date: Signature:

OFFICIAL USE:

SEND TO:

DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

LEVY BUILDING, EAST BAY STREET

P.O. BOX N-3704

NASSAU, BAHAMAS

Phone: 242-325-7502/9 or 242-325-7438

Fax: 242-325-3960