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Moving to Bahrain or for that matter any country can become difficult-unless you make yourself aware of the customs regulation details in that country. After all, you do not want your belongings to be stranded in some port in the country. In some countries especially, customs regulations can be very stringent-and you may suddenly find yourself in a puddle. So, do your homework!
The customs regulations information listed on our website have been collected from several sources including information made-available-by embassies and government websites. |
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Major City/Cities in Bahrain |
Al Hadd
Al Manamah
Al Mintaqah al Gharbiyah
Al Mintaqah al Wusta
| Al Mintaqah ash Shamaliyah
Al Mintaqah ash Sharqiyah
Al Muharraq
Ar Rifa wa al Mintaqah al Janubiyah
| Jidd Hafs
Madinat Isa
Madinat Hamad
Sitrah
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Customs Regulations applicable while Shipping To Bahrain |
| Shipping to Bahrain - Customs Regulations |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (original)
- Work Permit
- Residence Permit (valid for two
years, endorsed on the Passport)
- Insurance Certificate
- Bank Guarantee
- Customs Bond
- Proof of Employment
- Inventory (a clear copy, detailed and
in English) -- PBO "packed by owner" not acceptable
- Certificate from Arab Chamber of
Commerce at origin
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED
- All shipments are 100%
inspected
- Used household goods and personal
effects are duty-free but subject to the owner obtaining a Residence Permit
for a two year minimum. If a two year permit is unobtainable, shipment can be
cleared upon payment of a customs deposit.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (purchase invoices
required, are dutiable)
- Tobacco, alcoholic and perfume
products are highly dutiable
- Personal computers and all musical
instruments including pianos are dutiable
- Videocassettes are subject to a
screening fee
- Cordless telephones are subject to
inspection by the Ministry of Labour
- Foodstuff is subject to a Health
Inspection and dutiable
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Narcotic drugs
- Pornographic pictures, films, videos
and literature
- Pearls
- Explosives
- Weapons, firearms, and ammunition
(including decorative or toy items of this nature)
- Products of Israeli origin or
anything related to Israel is banned and liable for confiscation
- Political and religious literature
offensive to Islam and the Bahrain government is banned and liable for
confiscation/prosecution
- Wireless transmitters, communications
equipment and satellite dish antennas
- ALL PRINTED MATTER, FILMS, BOOKS,
PICTURES, RECORDS, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER
SOFTWARE, ETC. SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED
SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS)
- VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO SEVERE
PENALTIES, including possible JAIL TERM
- If a carton is suspected to contain
prohibited items, the entire carton is kept in Customs for further scrutiny.
Prohibited items will be confiscated, destroyed or shipped out at Customer's
expense.
- MEDICINES require a check by the
Ministry of Health
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Duty is applicable
- Documents required:
- Invoice
- Original passport
- Current Insurance Policy (for
Bahrain)
- Residence Permit (valid for two
years)
- Certificate of Registration
- Title of ownership
PETS
- Health Certificate issued by a
licensed veterinarian at the place of origin abroad (This Certificate must be
in English)
- Import License required
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NOTE - Customs regulations of Bahrain are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Bahrain (this destination )and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Movers.com cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate before you make your move to Bahrain. |
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