Bahamas - Apply for License to Import Fruits and Vegetables

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for License to Import Fruits and Vegetables 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 Fruits and Vegetables from the relevant authority. Or it can be downloaded fromhere
4. Applicant fills out an Application to Import Goods Form
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.

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Required Documents

For commercial traders, a valid Business Licence is required.

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
The Bahamas
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
For Family Island residents:Link

Eligibility

• There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
  

Fees

The applicable fee to be paid is BS$2.00.
Note:

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

Validity

• Expiry date will be mentioned in the certificate.
  

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Processing Time

• Application will be processed within two business days.
  

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Instructions

• This Licence must be presented to the Agricultural 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.

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

• This permit allows persons to import fruits and vegetables into The Bahamas.
  

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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