The CITES Permit allows persons to import or export orchids.
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
- Applicant completes and submits the Application for a Permit to Import Orchids.
- Applicant pays the relevant fee.
- Applicant submits phyto-sanitary and CITES import/export certificate to an Agricultural Officer or Customs Officer at the port of entry or departure
Note:
- For exports: Shipment must be accompanied by a CITES export permit and a Phyto-sanitary certificate from The Bahamas.
- For imports: Shipment must be accompanied by CITES export permit and Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export and a CITES Permit from The Bahamas.
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.
- A valid Business Licence - for a Commercial Trader.
Application will be processed within two business days.
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
BS$10.00 processing fee and BS$5.00 faxing fee.
Note:
- For persons outside of The Bahamas, a money order or draft can be sent via courier service.
- Personal cheques will not be accepted.
For more information please contact
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
