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 are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Golden Chariots International 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.