The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) is responsible for the importation of pets into The Bahamas. To apply you must first register with click2clear.

Once you have successfully registered, follow the following three-part steps:

1. Email click2clear@bahamas.gov.bs and request for your “password and username to be activated in order to apply for a pet permit with BAHFSA.”
2. You will receive an email with your password. Click the log in here button at epermitting for imports.
3. Reset your password by typing in your username and the password you received and then changing it to the one you want.

Once you have registered and completed the three-part steps above, log in using the link below: 

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Follow the steps in the tutorial below to apply, pay, and download your permit: YouTube

Once you receive your permit, give it to your veterinarian and request a veterinary certificate to accompany the permit. The veterinary certificate must be dated 48 hours prior to embarkation.

To find the import conditions for pets being imported into The Bahamas, use the following link: 

Trade unit cats dogs

For more information about the ePermitting system, use the link below: 

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If you have both the import permit and the veterinary certificate, you will be able to bring your pet into the country and enjoy our country without any problems!

Call our helpdesk numbers at 1-242-424-1826, 1-242-424-8296, 1-242-422-3920 for further assistance.

Eligibility

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process

1. Applicant completes and submits Application to Import Domestic Animal Form.
2. Applicant pays the relevant fees.
3. After approval, the applicant is issued with the Dog Permit.
4. 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.
5. Applicant submits the Dog Permit and Completed Veterinarian Form to an Agricultural Officer and Customs Officer at the port of entry or departure.
    

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.

Application Form(s)

• Application for Permit to Import Domestic Animals into The Bahamas e.g. Dogs, Cats etc (Import)
• Application for Endorsement Certificate for Domestic Animals from The Bahamas (Export)

Supporting Documents

For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.

Turn-around time

The application will be processed within two business days.

Deadline

There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s)

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