This permit allows persons to import plants and flowers

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Applicant completes and submits the Application for Licence to Import Goods - Plants and Flowers.
2. Applicant pays the relevant fee.
3. After approval, the applicant will be issued with the permit.
4. Applicant submits permit and phyto-sanitary certificate from the exporting country to an Agricultural Officer or Customs Officer at the port of entry.

This service can be accessed at the following location:

Department of Agriculture
Darville’s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings  Roads
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-7450/325-7438
Fax. (242) 325-3960
E-mail: minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

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

Resident Extension Officers and Contact Information.

1. For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.
2. Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export.

Note:

• For persons outside of the Bahamas, monies can be sent as a money order or draft via Fedex or UPS or any courier service.
• Personal cheques will not be accepted.

Director
Department of Agriculture
Darville‘s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings  Roads
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-7450/325-7438
Fax. (242) 325-3960
E-mail: minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays