A CITES Permit is provided to persons exporting conch, conch shells, conch pearls and conch meat.

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Applicant completes and submits the Conch Permit Application Form.
2. Applicant pays the relevant fee.
3. The permit will be issued to the applicant.
4. Applicant submits CITES Import/Export Certificate to the Agricultural Officer and Customs Officer at the port of 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

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.

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