This permit allows persons to import plants and flowers

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Applicant completes and submits the Application for Licence to Import Goods - Plants and Flowers.
2. Applicant pays the relevant fee.
3. After approval, the applicant will be issued with the permit.
4. Applicant submits permit and phyto-sanitary certificate from the exporting country to an Agricultural Officer or Customs Officer at the port of entry.

This service can be accessed at the following location:

Department of Agriculture
Darville’s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings  Roads
P.O. Box N-3028
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 Plants and Flowers

1. For Commercial Traders, a valid Business Licence is required.
2. Phyto-sanitary Certificate from country of export.

Note:

• For persons outside of the Bahamas, monies can be sent as a money order or draft via Fedex or UPS or any courier service.
• Personal cheques will not be accepted.

Director
Department of Agriculture
Darville‘s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings  Roads
P.O. Box N-3028
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