Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to fill an application Form and submit to the Import/Export Fish, Department of Agriculture.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details: Link.
3. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link.
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. After filling in all the details submit the Application Form to Import/Export fish along with the required documents as mentioned in the “Required documents “section along with the corresponding fee.
6. After Approval, the Applicant is issued with the Tropical Fish Permit.
7. The Applicant has to submit the Permit to the Agricultural Officer or Customs Officer at the port of entry.

• Application Form
• For a Commercial Trader – A valid Business Licence.
  

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 public holidays.
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The processing fee is BS$2.00.

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