Bahamas - Obtain Poultry Import Permit (License)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To Obtain License for Import of Poultry, the applicant must submit completed form with the prescribed fee and supporting documents to the Department of Agriculture.
2. The applicant can download the form from the below link:Form Link.
3. Complete the application form with full details of Items to be imported and submit the same in triplicate to Department of Agriculture.
4. Application is reviewed for compliance and signed by competent authority.
5. Applicant shall pay the corresponding fees.
6. After approval, the applicant will be issued with the permit.
7. Applicant submits approved sanitary certificate from the exporting country along with approved Import License to an Agricultural Inspector or Customs Officer at the Port of Entry.
   
   

Process for Family Island applicants (except Grand Bahama and Abaco)

1. A request should be submitted by the Applicant to the Administrator through Administrator email and/or fax application to Department of Agriculture ::*New Providence for processing.
2. Application is reviewed for compliance and signed by competent authority.
3. Approved Permit is then emailed and/or faxed back to Administrator’s office.
4. Applicant pays the relevant fees and receives the approved permit.
5. Applicant submits approved sanitary certificate, from the exporting country, along with approved Import License to an Agricultural Inspector or Customs Officer at the Port of Entry.
   

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Required Documents

• For Commercial Traders, nature of business must be specified and a valid Business License is required.
• Sanitary Certificate from country of export.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Agriculture and Marine Resources,
Ministry of Home,
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Web Site: Link
Email: [email protected]
Phone:(242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
Contact Address Details Link:Contact Link
Contact Address Details for Family Island Link:Contact Link

Eligibility

There is no eligibility criteria for this service.

Fees

• The processing fees for this service is USD/BSD $2.00 + VAT.
  
• Personal cheques are not accepted.
  

Validity

Permits are valid for fourteen days. Expiry dates are specified on each Permit.

Documents to Use

Application Form Link: Form Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Application will be processed within two business days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Address
  

Need for the Document

It is required for importing poultry.

Information which might help

Family Island residents should apply to the resident Extension Officers (where applicable) or the Family Island Administrator for this service.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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