Bahamas - Apply For a Fishing Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Fishing Permits can be obtained from the Bahamian Customs Officer Link at the time of entry or from the Department of Marine Resources Link after entry.
2. At the time of entry into the Bahamas.
   • Complete the relevant application form.
   • Submit completed application form, along with the required supporting documents, to the Bahamian Customs Officer.
   • Pay the required fee.
   • Permit will then be issued to applicant.
3. From the Department of Marine Resources
   • Complete the relevant application form.
   • Submit completed application form, along with the required supporting documents, to the Department of Marine Resources.
   • Pay the required fee.
   • Permit will then be issued to the applicant.
4. The duration of the permit is determined by the applicant. A permit can either be issued on a “per trip basis” or an “annual basis”.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form.
• Customs Clearance documents.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Telephone: (242) 393-1777
Fax: (242) 393-0238
E-mail: [email protected]
Family Islands Contact Information Link

Eligibility

Current regulations state that both Customs and Immigration formalities must be completed before the licence can be issued.

Fees

• BS$20.00 per trip or BS$150.00 annually
• BS$0.20 per foot for foreign owned vessels registered within The Bahamas.
• BS$10,000 annual fee for vessels that will use more than 6 reels ( party or foreign owned charter fishing vessels)

Validity

The duration of the permit is determined by the applicant. A Permit can either be issued on a “per trip basis” or an “annual basis”

Documents to Use

Application Form Link

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Processing Time

The turn-around time is one hour.

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Need for the Document

A Sport Fishing Permit is a licence granted to authorize foreign-owned vessels to be engaged in sport fishing exercises while in Bahamian waters.

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