Accompanied Baggage Declaration Form - Bahamas Customs

Submit the completed Accompanied Baggage Declaration Form to a Bahamas Customs Officer upon arrival. Ensure that all sections are accurately filled out and signed. You can also submit the form online through the official Bahamas Customs website, or via email or facsimile. For online submissions, visit the Bahamas Customs website and follow their guidelines. Alternatively, send your completed form by email to customs@bahamas.gov.bs or by fax to (242) 322-6223. Physical submissions can be made at the customs office at your point of disembarkation. Ensure you retain a copy for your records.

Refer to the Bahamas Customs Department for any specific deadlines for submitting the Accompanied Baggage Declaration Form in 2024 and 2025.

The Accompanied Baggage Declaration Form is essential for passengers disembarking in the Bahamas to declare their goods, currency, and certain valuable items. The form ensures that travelers meet legal requirements, adhere to duty-free allowances, and declare prohibited or restricted goods. Accurately completing this form helps avoid penalties, seizures, and ensures a smooth customs process. This form is also vital for returning residents who may bring items exceeding duty-free allowances, ensuring they comply with customs regulations. By declaring monetary instruments and valuable items, individuals can prevent legal repercussions and facilitate a hassle-free travel experience.

• 1. Family Name: Enter the last name of the traveler or responsible family member.
• 2. First (Given) Name: Enter the first name of the traveler or responsible family member.
• 3. Birth Date: Provide the day, month, and year of birth of the traveler.
• 4. Nationality: Indicate the nationality of the traveler.
• 5. Passport No.: Enter the passport number of the traveler.
• 6. Residence Status: Specify whether you are ordinarily resident in the Bahamas.
• 7. Flight or Vessel No.: Provide the airline flight number or vessel name.
• 8. Address in the Bahamas: List the address where you will be staying in the Bahamas.
• 9. Household Members: Declare the family members traveling with you by providing their names and details.
• 10. Declaration of Cash and Valuables: Indicate if you have cash, negotiable instruments, precious metals, or stones equivalent to ten thousand dollars or more.
• 11. Signature: Sign the form to certify the accuracy and truthfulness of the declarations.
• 12. Date: Enter the date of signing the form.

Failure to submit the Accompanied Baggage Declaration Form can result in serious consequences.

• Penalties: You may face financial penalties for failing to declare goods or currency.
• Seizure of Goods: Undeclared items may be seized by customs officers.
• Legal Action: False or incorrect declarations can lead to legal action, including fines and imprisonment.

• 1. Travelers: Travelers entering the Bahamas with goods or currency to declare.
• 2. Returning Residents: Returning residents bringing items exceeding duty-free allowances.
• 3. Currency Declaration: Individuals carrying currency or monetary instruments over $10,000.
• 4. Prohibited Goods: Passengers with prohibited or restricted goods that need declaration.
• 5. Family Declarations: Families traveling together making a single comprehensive declaration.