Bahamas - Obtain CITES Import and Export Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application to the Department of Agriculture. Please visit the following for Address Details Link
2. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link.
3. Complete the application form with all details.
4. After filling in all the details submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Department of Agriculture along with the corresponding Fee.
5. The Documents received by The Department of Agriculture will be forwarded to the Department of Marine Resources for processing, who will grant permission for issuing license.
6. Once approved, the applicant will be informed through the proper communication channel.
7. The applicant should then visit the office to collect the permit.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• A valid business license
• For exports: Shipment must be accompanied by a CITES export permit and a Phyto-sanitary certificate from The Bahamas.
• For imports: Shipment must be accompanied by CITES export permit and Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export and a CITES Permit from The Bahamas.

Office Locations & Contacts

Agriculture,
Department of Agriculture and Marine Resources,
Ministry of Darville's Business Complex
Gladstone & Munnings Rd.
P. O. Box N 3028
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Email:[email protected]
Phone:(242) 325-7413, (242) 397-7450
Fax:(242) 325-3960
Contact Address Details Link

Eligibility

A CITES permit can be obtained by a person, who is in legal possession / ownership of a species or specimen, he wishes to trade.

Fees

The processing fee is $10.00.

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Documents to Use

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Required Information

• Type of Permit Requested
• Date of Import/Export/Re-export
• Name and address of person receiving shipment in country of destination
• Name and address of person which has/have been granted a permit
• Country of Origin
• Destination of animals in The Bahamas
• Purpose of Importing Animals

Need for the Document

Everyone must apply for a permit or certificate to import, export or re-export any living or dead plant or animal (or any of its parts) that is listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

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