This permit allows persons to import plants and flowers
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
- Applicant completes and submits the Application for Licence to Import Goods - Plants and Flowers.
- Applicant pays the relevant fee.
- After approval, the applicant will be issued with the permit.
- Applicant submits permit and phyto-sanitary certificate from the exporting country to an Agricultural Officer or Customs Officer at the port of entry.
This service can be accessed at the following location:
Department of Agriculture
Darville’s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings Roads
P.O. Box N-3028
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.
- For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.
- Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export.
Note:
- For persons outside of the Bahamas, monies can be sent as a money order or draft via Fedex or UPS or any courier service.
- Personal cheques will not be accepted.
Director
Department of Agriculture
Darville‘s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings Roads
P.O. Box N-3028
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
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