A dog permit allows persons to import and export dogs.
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
- Applicant completes and submits Application to Import Domestic Animal Form.
- Applicant pays the relevant fees.
- After approval, the applicant is issued with the Dog Permit.
- 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.
- Applicant submits the Dog Permit and Completed Veterinarian Form 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
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 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)
For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.
The application will be processed within two business days. There are no deadlines for this service.
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
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767