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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
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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