The CITES Permit allows persons to import or export orchids.

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Applicant completes and submits the Application for a Permit to Import Orchids.
2. Applicant pays the relevant fee.
3. Applicant submits phyto-sanitary and CITES import/export certificate to an Agricultural Officer or Customs Officer at the port of entry or departure

Note:

• For exports: Shipment must be accompanied by a CITES export permit and a Phyto-sanitary certificate from The Bahamas.
• For imports: Shipment must be accompanied by CITES export permit and Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export and a CITES Permit from The Bahamas.

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

Note:
Family Island residents should apply to the resident Extension Officers (where applicable) or the Family Island Administrator for this service.

Resident Extension Officers and Contact Information.

• CITES Application Form for Import and Export

• A valid Business Licence - for a Commercial Trader.

BS$10.00 processing fee and BS$5.00 faxing fee.

Note:

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

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