Bahamas - Cat Import or Export Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant will have to submit an Application Form to the Department of Agriculture.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details:Link
3. The Applicant can download the Form through this Form Link.
4. After filling in all the details, the applicant should submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required documents” section to the Department of Agriculture along with the corresponding fee.
5. Applicant shall pay corresponding application Fee for the permit.
6. 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.
7. Veterinarian Form (AGR/VS/1A Form)  : Form Link
8. After inspecting the document, the applicant is issued with permit.
   

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• A valid Business Licence, for a Commercial Trader
  

Office Locations & Contacts

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
Contact Address Details Link

Eligibility

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Fees

• The processing fee is US $10.00 plus 12% VAT bringing the total cost to $11.20.
• USD/BSD $5.00 fax fee, if required.
  

Validity

The Permit is valid for One Entry for One Year only from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

• Application form Link.
  
• Veterinarian form Form Link
  

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Processing Time

• The processing time for application is two business days.
• Applications sent via postal mail takes an average of 6-8 weeks to arrive at the processing department.
  

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Required Information

• Applicant Name
• Physical Address
• Contact Details
• Fax No
• Email
• Type of Animal
• Number of Animals
• Breed
• Age
• Microchip No
• Initial Country of Export
• Initial Port of Entry into The Bahamas (Island, Name and Address)
• Country of Birth of Animal
• Anticipated Date of Arrival
• Purpose of Importing Animal
• Address in The Bahamas
• Expected Islands Visiting While in The Bahamas
• Expected Duration of Stay in The Bahamas
  

Need for the Document

It is required to Import and Export Cats.

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