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


Eligibility 

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process 
  1. Applicant completes and submits the Application to Import Domestic Animals.
  2. Applicant pays the relevant fee for the permit.
  3. 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.
  4. The applicant is issued with permit.
  5. Applicant submits 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.

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: minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Application Form(s) 
Supporting Documents 
  • A valid Business Licence - for a Commercial Trader.
Turn-around time 
Two business days
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service
Related Fee(s) 
  • USD/BSD $10.00 per permit PLUS 12% VAT of processing fee.  Total cost $11.20
  • USD/BSD $5.00 fax fee, if required.
For more information please contact 

Director
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: minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
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