Bahamas : Insured International Air Parcel

Name of the Organization : Post Office Department
Type of Facility : Insured International Air Parcel
Applicable Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/c

Insured International Air Parcel

All Citizens, Residents and Non Residents can insure their parcels containing bulky items being sent by air.

Related : Post Office Department Airmail Express Mail : www.statusin.org/6331.html

Eligibility :
The maximum weight for a parcel is 44 lbs
The maximum size for a parcel is 3ft 6 inches in length and 6ft 7 inches in length and girth combined.

Process :
** Present the parcel at the post office counter at any post office location.
** Complete a customs declaration form.
** Complete the address label.
** Pay relevant postage rate.
** Pay relevant insurance fees.

Note:
International Air Parcels are shipped from The Family Islands to the Main Post Office to be forwarded.

Application Form(s) :
** Address Label.
** Customs Declaration Form or CN22 Form

These forms are only available at the post office.

Supporting Documents :
** Completed address label.
** Completed customs declaration form.

Note: For collection of Parcel

Proof of identification is required – Valid Driver’s Licence, Passport, Bahamian Voter’s Card, or National Insurance Photo ID.
Notice of Advice sent by Post Office. If you have not received a Notice of Advice from the Post Office, please visit the Parcel Post Office located at the General Post Office, East Hill Street, Nassau.

Turn-around time :
Parcels are dispatched on a daily basis.

Deadline :
There are no deadlines associated with this service.

For more information please contact
Parcel Post Office
The General Post Office
East Hill Street
P.O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-3654
Fax. (242) 328-6697
Email: highspeedmail [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Except on Public Holidays

FAQs :
Does The Bahamas encourage Joint Ventures?
International Investors are encouraged to establish joint ventures with Bahamian partners. The choice of such Bahamian partners is in the absolute discretion of the investor.

What Areas are reserved for Bahamians?
** Wholesale and Retail Operations;
** Commission Agencies engaged in the import / export trade;
** Real Estate and Domestic Property Management Agencies;

** Domestic newspapers and magazine publications;
** Domestic advertising and public relations firms;
** Security Services;

** Domestic distribution of building supplies;
** Construction companies, except for special structures for which international expertise is required;

** Personal cosmetic / beauty establishment;
** Shallow-water scale – fish, crustacea; mollusks and sponge-fishing operations;

** Auto and Appliance service operations;
** Public Transportation inclusive of locally solicited charter boat tours;
** Landscaping;

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.