Now for the nitty gritty of travel ...
BAHAMAS IMPORT REQUIREMENTS
For your Pet
For your Pet
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) must be made in
writing to the Director of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry,
P.O. Box N-3704, Nassau, The Bahamas. For more information, call 242-325-
7502 or 325-7509.
The application must be accompanied by a $10.00 processing fee for each
animal and a $5.00 fax fee in cases where persons wish to have the permit
faxed to them - money order or cash only. No personal checks will be
accepted. You can download the form HERE
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 one (1) month and
not more than ten (10) months prior to importation for the one (1) year vaccine.
For the three (3) year vaccine it must be within no less than one (1) month and
not more than thirty-four (34) months prior to importation into The Bahamas.
(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 One (1) Entry And Must Be Used Within One (1)
Year From The Date Of Issue.
Regulations for all other types of animals and relating to countries not mentioned
above may be obtained from the Director of Agriculture, P.O. Box N-3704,
Nassau, The Bahamas. Applications should state the kind of animal, breed, age,
sex, and country of embarkation. Additional information may be required if, for
example, the animal or animal produce is listed under the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Plants and Animals (CITES).
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 Bahama 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.
Let's face it ... it is a lot of fun to travel with your puppies and dogs ... as long as you do a little pre-planning.
Remember, if you have a question ... just Ask Houdini!
When Houdini travels he loves his I-Go-2 5-in-1 Pet Carrier
This versatile 5-in-1 wheeled travel dog carrier functions as: 1-a pet tote 2-a car seat or adjustable booster 3-a shoulder carrier 4--a carrier that can be rolled behind you and 5--a backpack. It features a telescoping handle, removable pad for easy washing, security tether, and wheel covers to keep you and your car clean. Check with your individual airline for regulation information when flying with your pet. For pets only. Additional features: Dog carrier shoulder carry strap Converts to an adjustable dog car booster seat Converts to a convenient dog tote bag Converts to a dog back pack Converts to a wheeled, pull behind dog carrier wheeled 5 in 1 pet carrier ... how cool is that?
