Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for License to Import Bananas in person, the applicant has to visit the Department of Agriculture in his/her state of residence.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the “Office Location & Contacts” section.
3. Visit the office and get an application form for License to Import Bananas from the relevant authority. Or it can be downloaded from here
4. Applicant fills out an Application to Import Goods Form (Bananas)
5. Applicant pays the relevant fees.
6. After approval, the applicant is issued with the Permit.
7. Applicant submits the Permit to an Agricultural Officer and Customs Officer at the port of entry.

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

For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:
Department of Agriculture
Darville’s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings Roads
P.O. Box N3028
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 on public holidays
For Family Island residents :Link

• There are no eligibility requirements for this service.
  

The applicable fees to be paid is BS$2.00
Note:

• For persons outside of The Bahamas, a money order or draft can be sent via courier service.
• Personal cheques will not be accepted.

• Expiry date will be mentioned in the license.
  

• Application Form:Link
  

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• Application will be processed within two business days.
  

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• This Licence must be presented to the Agriculture Inspector and Bahamas Customs at the Port of Entry.
• This form must be completed in quadruple (a set of four (4)).
• The Phytosanitary Certificate/Food Safety Certificate of the country of export must accompany the shipment.

• List of Items to be Imported
• Quantity
• Description
• Value

• This permit allows persons to import bananas into The Bahamas.
  

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