Express Mail Service is similar to the services offered by the private couriers. These items are specially marked by the internationally recognized orange and blue bands and stripes.
This category of mail delivery service, receives prioritized attention and handling from the time of posting, throughout the journey to its destination. EMS items are hand delivered and provides track and trace capabilities.
All Citizens, Residents and Non Residents can send mail via EMS.
- The maximum weight for a parcel is 44 lbs.
- The maximum size for a parcel is 3ft 6 inches in length and 6ft 7 inches in length and girth combined.
- Visit the Stamp Counter at any post office location (In New Providence and Grand Bahama Only)
- Complete and submit the required address label.
- Complete and submit the Customs Declaration Form (CN22 Form).
- Pay required postage plus EMS fee.
- Give package to customer service representative.
Note: The package should be submitted at the counter unsealed for inspection purposes.
This service can be accessed at the following locations:
Outbound
Parcel Post:
- General Post Office.
- All Sub Post Offices in Nassau.
- Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Inbound
Documents: Delivery is made at All Post Offices.
Merchandise: Delivery is made at the Parcel Post Office at the General Post Office in Nassau and All Family Islands District Offices
EXPRESS MAIL SERVICE
ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME FOR EMS ITEMS POSTED FOR VARIOUS DESTINATIONS/COUNTRIES
|
POSTED AT GENERAL POST OFFICE 10AM TO : |
DELIVERY TIME: |
POSTED AT SUB OFFICE 10AM TO: |
DELIVERY TIME: |
|
South Florida USA |
2 – 3 days |
South Florida USA |
3 – 4 days |
|
North Florida USA |
2 – 4 days |
North Florida USA |
3 – 5 days |
|
Remainder USA |
4 – 5 days |
Remainder USA |
4 – 6 days |
|
United Kingdom |
3 – 5 days |
United Kingdom |
4 – 6 days |
|
Western Europe |
5 – 7 days |
Western Europe |
6 – 8 days |
|
Canada |
4 – 5 days |
Canada |
5 – 6 days |
|
Asia |
5 – 10 days |
Asia |
7 – 10 days |
|
Africa |
5 – 10 days |
Africa |
7 – 10 days |
|
South America |
5 – 8 days |
South America |
6 – 9 days |
|
Central America |
5 – 8 days |
Central America |
6 – 9 days |
|
Caribbean /Bermuda |
3 – 6 days |
Caribbean /Bermuda |
3 – 6 days |
|
Middle East |
6 – 10 days |
Middle East |
7 – 12 days |
- Address Label.
- Customs Declaration Form or CN22 Form.
These forms are only available at the post office.
- Completed address label.
- Completed customs declaration form.
The time frame varies based on the destination. Refer to the table with estimated delivery times under the process section. Items received Monday to Thursday are dispatched the following day. Items received on Fridays are dispatched on Tuesday.
EMS FEES
For First 1 lb
| Country | Fee |
| Australia - Sydney | BS$20.00 |
| Austria | BS$19.00 |
| Africa-Zimbabwe, Johannesburg, Botswana, Pretoria | BS$20.00 |
| Belgium – Brussels | BS$19.00 |
| Belize | BS$16.50 |
| Bermuda - Hamilton | BS$19.00 |
| Barbados - Bridgetown | BS$16.50 |
| Brazil – Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo | BS$19.00 |
| China – The People’s Republic | BS$20.00 |
| Costa Rica | BS$19.00 |
| Channels Island (UK) Jersey and Guernsey | BS$19.00 |
| Greece - Athens | BS$20.00 |
| Guyana – George Town | BS$19.00 |
| Grand Cayman – George Town | BS$16.50 |
| Ghana - Accra | BS$20.00 |
| Hong Kong | BS$20.00 |
| Honduras | BS$19.00 |
| Hungary | BS$19.00 |
| Israel – Tel A Viv | BS$20.00 |
| Ireland - Dublin | BS$19.00 |
| India | BS$20.00 |
| Japan | BS$20.00 |
| London | BS$19.00 |
| Luxemburg | BS$19.00 |
| Mexico | BS$19.00 |
| New Zealand | BS$20.00 |
| Nigeria - Lagos | BS$20.00 |
| Portugal | BS$19.00 |
| Puerto Rico | BS$19.00 |
| Rome - Italy | BS$20.00 |
| Switzerland – Zurich and Geneva | BS$19.00 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | BS$16.50 |
| Taiwan | BS$20.00 |
| Taipei | BS$20.00 |
| U.S.A. | BS$16.50 |
| Venezuela | BS$19.00 |
| Canada | BS$16.50 |
Note: Each Additional pound costs BS$3.00
EMS Office
The General Post Office
Town Centre Mall
P.O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322 - 3665
Fax. (242)326-8667
Email: highspeedmail@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Except on Public Holidays
EMS Enquiries
Tel. (242) 322 - 3665
Fax. (242)326-8667
Email: highspeedmail@bahamas.gov.bs
Freeport, Office of Exchange
Tel. (242) 352-9371
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N 8302
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) - 322-3344
322-1112/3
323-5543
Fax: (242) - 326-8667
328-2220