What can you not bring to The Bahamas
A beautiful archipelago in the Caribbean, The Bahamas is famous for its clear waters and sandy beaches. To avoid any legal trouble or inconvenience during your stay, you need to know what is not allowed. Here’s a complete guide to things you can’t bring into The Bahamas:
Prohibited Items
The Bahamas has a list of items that are absolutely forbidden from being brought into the country, as per the information given. These include:
Food articles
- Any foodstuffs meant for human consumption but found unfit for such use are prohibited.
Indecent or obscene materials
- Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings; or any other indecent or obscene article whatsoever are prohibited.
| Prohibited Items for Import into The Bahamas |
|---|
| Food Articles Unfit for Human Consumption |
| Indecent or Obscene Prints, Paintings, Photographs, Books, or Engravings |
| Imitation of Currency or Banknotes |
| Firearms, Fireworks (without Special Authorization) |
| Mechanical Games and Devices |
| Used Vehicles and Vehicle Parts |
| Sky Lanterns and Devices Interfering with Vehicle Speedometers |
| Dangerous Goods for Human Health, Agriculture, and Animals |
| Restricted Items for Import into The Bahamas |
|---|
| Meat, Provisions, Fruits, and Vegetables Unfit for Human Consumption |
| Underwater Guns (excluding Hawaiian Sling) |
| Copies of Works under Copyright |
| Chemicals and Banned Pesticides |
| Animal and Plant Products (Require Authorization) |
| Firearms and Ammunition (Require Police Permit) |
| Pets (Over Six Months of Age with Health Certificate) |
| Motor Vehicles with Non-Rebuildable Title |
| Motor Vehicles or Motorcycles Ten Years or Older |
| Liquid or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Require Certificate) |
Imitation currency
- Any article bearing a design that imitates any currency note or coin current in use as money either within The Bahama Islands or elsewhere shall be deemed to be prohibited.
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Firearms and explosives
Unless special authority is granted by the Commissioner of Police no person shall import any firearms whatsoever nor any fireworks explosive material preparation therefor; excepting this provision however mechanical games and devices set in operation wholly or partly by insertion are also included among those things which mustn’t be imported into The Bahamas.
Restricted Items
Apart from those things which may not enter at all under any circumstances mentioned above; there exist certain goods that require special permits/licenses etc., before they can be brought in legally into The Bahamas:
Animal & Plant Products (Meat/Poultry)
- They require permission from the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries should anyone want them imported here
- Firearms & Ammunition – All guns/ammo until authorized via police official permit signed off by the commissioner himself prior to entry.
- Pets -All pets being taken over six months old & vet health cert issued 24hrs before boarding needed.
Customs Regulations & Declarations
On arrival travelers must declare all restricted/prohibited goods/objects to customs officials; failure or false declaration can lead to heavy fines or penalties; also there are specific limits cash, alcohol, and other items that may be brought into The Bahamas without being charged additional duties/taxes.
Conclusion
Knowing what not to bring when coming to the Bahamas ensures convenience throughout your stay.
