This permit allows persons to import plants (except CITES species) and flowers.

Eligibility

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process

1. Applicant completes and submits the Application, in triplicate, for License to Import Goods - Plants and Flowers.
2. Application reviewed for compliance and signed by competent authority
3. Applicant pays the relevant fee.
4. After approval, the applicant will be issued with the permit.
5. Applicant submits approved phyto-sanitary certificate from the exporting country along with approved Import License to an Agricultural Inspector or Customs Officer at the Port of Entry.

Note: For Family Island applicants (except Grand Bahama and Abaco):

• Applicant sends request to Administrator
• Administrator email and/or fax application to DOA New Providence for processing
• Application reviewed for compliance and signed by competent authority
• Approved Permit emailed and/or faxed back to Administrator’s office
• Applicant pays the relevant fee
• Applicant receives approved permit.
• Applicant submits approved Phyto-sanitary Certificate, from the exporting country, along with approved Import License to an Agricultural Inspector or Customs Officer at the Port of Entry.
   

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

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Application Form(s)

Application for License to Import Goods (Plants and Flowers)

Supporting Documents

1. For Commercial Traders, nature of business must be specified and a valid Business License is required.
2. Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export.

Turn-around time

Application will be processed within two business days.

Deadline

• Applicant must have approved Permit in hand prior to shipment arriving. • Permits expiry dates are specified on each Permit.

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Complaints Process

1. If customers are not satisfied with service or have a dispute he/she should contact the local Manager/Officer via the emails stipulated above (Family Islands), or contact the Dept. of Agriculture, Gladstone Road (New Providence).
2. If matter is not resolved, customer should contact Director of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture at 397-7450.
3. Further disputes can be addressed to Permanent Secretary, Corporate Office, Ministry of Agriculture at  397-7400, with the tag line Re: Customer Service Complaint – Dept. of Agri. -  Plant Import License