Name of the Organization : Department of Agriculture
Type of Facility : Applying For Cat Permit
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
Applying For Cat Permit :
This service is intended to allow persons to import and export cats.
Related : Ministry of Agriculture Application For Dairy Licence Bahamas : www.statusin.org/6361.html
Eligibility :
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
Process :
** Applicant completes and submits the Application to Import Domestic Animals.
** Applicant pays the relevant fee for the permit.
** The applicant will be given a Veterinarian Form (AGR/VS/1A Form) which must be completed by a registered veterinarian 24 hours prior to travel.
** The applicant is issued with permit.
** Applicant submits the Veterinarian Form from the country of origin and the Cat Permit to an Agricultural Officer and Customs Officer at the port of entry or departure.
Application Form(s) :
Application to Import Domestic Animals into the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Animal Import Requirements:
Supporting Documents :
A valid Business Licence – for a Commercial Trader.
Turn-around time :
Two business days
Deadline :
There are no deadlines associated with this service
Related Fee(s) :
BS$10.00 processing fee.
BS$5.00 faxing fee, if needed.
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 [AT] bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
FAQs :
How many work permits would my business be entitled to?
Necessary work permits for key personnel will be granted. Businesses requiring permits for persons other than key personnel are encouraged to discuss these requests with The BIA in advance.
How can I become an International Owner of Second Homes?
Overseas Investors may acquire residential properties in The Bahamas of up to two acres without prior Government approval.
Such acquisitions are required to be registered in accordance with the International Persons Landholding Act. Second Home Owners are eligible for a Home Owners Residence Card, renewable annually.
Please N.B. This card will :
** Facilitate entry into The Bahamas and entitle the owner, his spouse and minor children to enter and remain in The Bahamas for the duration of the validity of the card.
** Application may be made to the Director of Immigration.
Am I eligible for Annual or Permanent Residence?
Accelerated consideration of application for Permanent Residence will be given to:
i) Major International Investors; and
ii) Fit and proper owners of residence valued at $1,500,000.00 or more.
Why should I invest in the Bahamas?
** A politically stable environment conducive to private investment
** An atmosphere where investments are safe and the expropriation of investments capital is not a considered option;
** A legal environment based on a long tradition of Parliamentary Democracy, the rule of constitutional and statue laws and where security of life and personal property is guaranteed;
** A stable macroeconomic environment bolstered by a prudent fiscal policy, a stable exchange rate, flexible exchange control rules and free trade;
** An environment in which freedom from Capital Gains, Inheritance, Withholding, Profit Remittance, Corporate, Royalties, Sales,l Personal Income, Dividends, Payroll and Interest Taxes are ensured;
** Essential public service, an adequately equipped police constabulary, modern health and education facilities and other social services;
** Dependable Public Utilities; and
** Essential Public Infrastructure such as roads, ports and airports.