Bahamas - Apply for Cat Permit or License

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Procedure

1. To apply for Cat Permit in person, the applicant has to visit any nearest office of the Department of Agriculture in his/her state of residence.The address and contact details can be found in the “Office Location & Contacts” section. Or you may follow this link to find the address: Link
2. Visit the office and get an application form for Cat Permit from the relevant officer. Or you can download it here:
   • Application to Import Domestic Animal (Dog) into the Bahamas
   • Veterinarian Form
3. Complete and submit the Application to Import Domestic Animals.
4. Pay the relevant fee for the permit.
5. The applicant will be given a Veterinarian Form (AGR/VS/1A Form) which must be completed by a registered veterinarian 24 hours prior to travel.

   Note: Official inspection may be required in the Bahamas by government authorised veterinarians and fees may be applied as verified by authorised veterinarians

6. The applicant is issued with permit within 2 days.
7. Applicant must submit the Veterinarian Form from the country of origin and the Cat Permit to an Agricultural Officer and Customs Officer at the port of entry or departure.
   

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Required Documents

Supporting documents (in English) to submit along with this Application form:

• Health records/ sanitary certificates for the animal(s)
• Colour photograph of the animal(s)
• Any other supporting documentation as authorised officers require
• A valid Business Licence - for a Commercial Trader
  

Office Locations & Contacts

This service can be accessed at the following location:
Department of Agriculture
Darville’s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings Roads
P.O. Box N3028
Nassau,
New Providence
TheBahamas
Tel. (242) 397-7450/325-7438
Fax. (242) 325-3960
E-mail: [email protected] 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Contact Link

Eligibility

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Fees

• USD/BSD $10.00 per permit PLUS 12% VAT of processing fee.
  
• Total cost $11.20
  
• USD/BSD $5.00 fax fee, if required.
  

Validity

The permit is valid for 1 entry and must be used within 1 year from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

Link to Application Form:

• Application to Import Domestic Animal (Dog) into the Bahamas
  
• Veterinarian Form
  

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

It can be obtained in two business days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Owner name
• Consignee name and/or company name
• Physical address
• Telephone
• Fax no.
• Email
• Type of animal
• Number of animals
• Breed
• Age
• Microchip no.
• Initial country of export (including country of origin if animal was in transit to the Bahamas)
• Initial port of entry into the Bahamas (island, name and address)
• Country of birth of animal(s)
• Anticipated date of arrival (d/m/y)
• Purpose of importing animal
• Expected island, port of entry name and physical address in the Bahamas
• Expected islands visiting while in the Bahamas (for vacation and service animals visiting)
• Expected duration of stay in the Bahamas (days)
  

Need for the Document

This service is intended to allow persons to import and export cats.

Information which might help

• For the U.S. and Canada, the following are the main provisions of the import permit as it applies to dogs and cats:
• The animal must be six months of age, or older.
• The animal must be accompanied by a valid certificate which substantiates that it has been vaccinated against rabies within not less than 1 month and not more than 10 months prior to importation for the 1 year vaccine. For the 3 year vaccine, it must be within no less than 1 month and no more than 34 months prior to importation into The Bahamas.
• The animal must be accompanied by a Veterinary Health Certificate presented within 48 hours of arrival in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to a licensed veterinarian for an examination.
  

For more information which might help check this Import Requirements Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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