This permit allows persons to import plants and flowers
Eligibility
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
Process
- 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:  Department of Agriculture
- Address:  Darville’s Business Complex, Gladstone and Munnings Roads, P.O. Box N-3028, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas  
- Fax: (242) 325-3960  
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                                    Email: 
                                    minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
                                
- Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
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                                            Phone:
                                            +1 242 397 7450
                                        
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                                            Phone:
                                            +1 242 325 7438
                                        
 
                                     
             
         
     
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 Licence to Import Plants and Flowers
Supporting Documents
- For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.
- Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export.
Turn-around time
Application will be processed within two business days.
Deadline
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 
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.
For more information please contact 
 
        
            
            
                
                                                                    
                            Director  
                            
                                                                    - Department:  Department of Agriculture
- Address:  Darville’s Business Complex, Gladstone and Munnings Roads, P.O. Box N-3028, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas  
- Fax: (242) 325-3960  
- 
                                    Email: 
                                    minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
                                
- Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
- 
                                            Phone:
                                            +1 242 397 7450
                                        
- 
                                            Phone:
                                            +1 242 325 7438