Bahamas - Obtain a Permit to Import/Export Dog

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Procedure

1. Applicant completes and submits Application to Import Domestic Animal Form.
2. Applicant pays the relevant fees.
3. After approval, the applicant is issued with the Dog Permit.
4. 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.
5. Applicant submits the Dog Permit and Completed Veterinarian Form to an Agricultural Officer and Customs Officer at the port of entry or departure.

Application form for Dog Permit link:
http://forms.bahamas.gov.bs/documents/AGRI_Application%20to%20import%20Domestic%20Animals.pdf

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Required Documents

• Veterinarian Form

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources
Levy Building
East Bay Street
P. O. Box N-3028
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 325-7502/9

Eligibility

A person who wants to bring a dog inside and outside Bahamas.

Fees

BS$10.00 processing fee
BS$5.00 faxing fee.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Telephone and Fax Number
• Type of Animal, Gender and Breed
• Age
• Number of Animals
• Homeagain, Avid, Destron or Trovan, Microchip Number
• Other Unique Identifier
• Country of Export Place or Embarkation
• Country of Birth of Animals
• Anticipated Date of Arrival
• Island of Destination of Animals in the Bahamas
• Purpose of Importing Animals

Need for the Document

A dog permit allows persons to import and export dogs.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

http://www.bahamas.gov.bs

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