This permit allows persons to import plants and flowers


Eligibility 

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process 
  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.

Application Form(s) 

Application for permit to Import Plants and Flowers

Supporting Documents 
  1. For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.
  2. Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export.
Turn-around time 
Application will be processed within two business days.
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 

 

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.

 

For more information please contact 

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

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
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