All Citizens, Residents and Non Residents can insure their parcels containing bulky items being sent by air.


Eligibility 
  • The maximum weight for a parcel is 44 lbs
  • The maximum size for a parcel is 3ft 6 inches in length and 6ft 7 inches in length and girth combined.
Process 
  1. Present the parcel at the post office counter at any post office location.
  2. Complete a customs declaration form.
  3. Complete the address label.
  4. Pay relevant postage rate.
  5. Pay relevant insurance fees.

Note: International Air Parcels are shipped from The Family Islands to the Main Post Office to be forwarded.

This service can be accessed at all District and Sub Post Offices in The Family Islands.

The General Post Office
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Email: bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Tel. (242) 322-3344/322-1112/3
Fax. (242) 326-8667, 328-2220
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except on Public Holidays

Locations and Contact Information for District and Sub Post Offices.

Application Form(s) 
  1. Address Label.
  2. Customs Declaration Form or CN22 Form

These forms are only available at the post office.

Supporting Documents 
  • Completed address label.
  • Completed customs declaration form.

Note: For collection of Parcel

  • Proof of identification is required – Valid Driver’s Licence, Passport, Bahamian Voter’s Card, or National Insurance Photo ID.
  • Notice of Advice sent by Post Office. If you have not received a Notice of Advice from the Post Office, please visit the Parcel Post Office located at the General Post Office, East Hill Street, Nassau.
Turn-around time 
Parcels are dispatched on a daily basis.
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 

Postage Rates : Refer to rates in Postage Rates Book 

 

Insurance Fees

Value of Package                                        Rate
BS $1.00 to BS $95.00:                        BS 50cents
Each additional BS $95.00 or
Part thereof (Max BS$2000)
Nassau/Freeport; BS$180 others:          BS 50 cents

 

For more information please contact 

Parcel Post Office
The General Post Office
Town Centre Mall
P.O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-3654
Fax. (242) 328-6697
Email: highspeedmail@bahamas.gov.bs

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Except on Public Holidays

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Post Office Department
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N 8302
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) - 322-3344
322-1112/3
323-5543
Fax: (242) - 326-8667
328-2220
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