This service is intended to allow persons to import and export companion birds.

There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

1. Applicant completes and submits the Application to Import Domestic Animals.
2. Applicant pays the relevant fee for the permit.
3. Upon approval, the applicant is issued with the permit.
4. Applicant submits the Companion Bird 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 To Import Companion Birds
• Application for Permit to Export Domestic Animals

• A valid Business Licence – for a Commercial Trader 

• BS$10.00 processing fee.
• BS$5.00 faxing fee, if required

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