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The Bahamas are a pet friendly country.
An import permit is required from the Ministry of Agriculture,
Trade and Industry (Nassau) for all animals being brought into
the commonwealth of the Bahamas. Applications for such permits
(along with a $10 processing fee paid by International Money
Order or Postal Money Order) must be made in writing to the Director
of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry. To order the form and instructions go to the bottom of this page.
For the U.S. and Canada, the following are the main provisions
of the import permit as it applies to dogs and cats:
(a) The animal must be 6 months of age or older.
(b) The animal must be accompanied by a valid
certificate which substantiates:
That it has been vaccinated against rabies
within not less than 1 month and
not more than 10 months prior to importation.
(c) The animal must be accompanied by a veterinary
health certificate
presented within 48 hours of arrival in the
commonwealth of the Bahamas to
a licensed veterinarian for an examination.
The permit is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
Customs duty for permanent entry of all animals from outside
the commonwealth of the Bahamas (dogs, cats, cattle and horses)
are $10 plus 1/2% of the value of the animal. Yearly fees for
dog licenses in new providence, grand Bahamas and the family
islands are: male or spayed female, $2; unspayed female $6.
Animals not meeting these requirements will not be allowed to
enter the commonwealth of the Bahamas.
The import application, instructions and veterinary certificate for the Bahamas are available
online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
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