Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application in Form 19 A and submit to the Department of Marine Resources.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Address Details: Link.
3. The Applicant can download the Form through this Link.
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. Submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the”Required documents” section to the Department of Marine Resources.
6. After an approval, the applicant should pay the corresponding application Fee.
7. On completion of the above process the applicant will get the permit.
   

• Completed application form.
• Copy of passport.
• For those persons wishing to conduct research, a scientific research application must be submitted.
  

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs  
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Contact Address Details Link
Contact Details for Family Island Link

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The processing fee is BS$50.00 per year.

There are no deadlines associated with this service.

Application Form Link

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The processing time is ten business days.

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• Name of Applicant
• Address
• Telephone No
• Fax No
• Email Address
• Name of institution/organization
• Purpose for fishing
• Description of educational, scientific or research project
• Proposed geographical areas to conduct educational, scientific or research project
• Fish for, possess or export shark species
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It is required for fishing, export of any shark or shark parts for educational, scientific or research purposes.

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