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Bahamas Customs Information

Customs Information

Please take a moment to review important customs information before shipping to Bahamas.

Personal Effects Customs Clearance Bahamas

Holiday baggage and other time sensitive packages should not be sent on this route.

The volume of shipments sent to this destination across the last 12 weeks has not been sufficient to meet our minimum number of on time shipments required for holiday baggage approval.

On this route you are required to visit the destination country’s official customs website and make yourself aware of any requirements, processes or fees, which may be due based on your personal circumstances and what you are shipping.

Shipments with a fair value over $50 will take an additional 24hrs to process. You may be required to visit the local customs office to clear the shipment.

Upon arrival in the destination you agree to comply with any customs processes, provide the customs authority with any information they request and to discuss the clearance of the shipment directly with the customs authority or our delivery partner in the destination.

General Personal Effects Customs Information

Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by  customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.

In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".

As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.

More information is available on our customs information page.

Personal Effects Customs Clearance Bahamas

Holiday baggage and other time sensitive packages should not be sent on this route.

The volume of shipments sent to this destination across the last 12 weeks has not been sufficient to meet our minimum number of on time shipments required for holiday baggage approval.

On this route you are required to visit the destination country’s official customs website and make yourself aware of any requirements, processes or fees, which may be due based on your personal circumstances and what you are shipping.

Shipments with a fair value over $50 will take an additional 24hrs to process. You may be required to visit the local customs office to clear the shipment.

Upon arrival in the destination you agree to comply with any customs processes, provide the customs authority with any information they request and to discuss the clearance of the shipment directly with the customs authority or our delivery partner in the destination.

General Personal Effects Customs Information

Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by  customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.

In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".

As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.

More information is available on our customs information page.

Prohibited items

Prohibited Items

With Send My Bag™ you can travel with almost everything you would normally find in luggage, for security and customs reasons however certain items are prohibited, please find these listed below.

A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.

  • Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
  • Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
  • Toner Cartridges;
  • Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
  • No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
  • Tracking devices such as AirTags;
  • Animals and Animal products;
  • Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, weapons (including imitations and toys of same);
  • Flowers and plant products;
  • Human remains or ashes;
  • Medical samples;
  • Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
  • Pornography;
  • Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
  • Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
  • Religious Artefacts
  • Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
  • Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
  • Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
  • Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
  • Credit cards;
  • Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
  • Irreplaceable items;
  • Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
  • Counterfeit goods;
  • Items from sanctioned countries;
  • Other illegal or restricted goods.

More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.

Items excluded from cover

The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:

  • Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
  • Glass & Porcelain.
  • Any other non standard excess baggage items.

If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.

A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.

  • Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
  • Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
  • Toner Cartridges;
  • Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
  • No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
  • Tracking devices such as AirTags;
  • Animals and Animal products;
  • Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, weapons (including imitations and toys of same);
  • Flowers and plant products;
  • Human remains or ashes;
  • Medical samples;
  • Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
  • Pornography;
  • Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
  • Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
  • Religious Artefacts
  • Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
  • Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
  • Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
  • Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
  • Credit cards;
  • Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
  • Irreplaceable items;
  • Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
  • Counterfeit goods;
  • Items from sanctioned countries;
  • Other illegal or restricted goods.

More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.

Items excluded from cover

The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:

  • Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
  • Glass & Porcelain.
  • Any other non standard excess baggage items.

If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.

Prohibited items

Prohibited Items

With Send My Bag™ you can travel with almost everything you would normally find in luggage, for security and customs reasons however certain items are prohibited, please find these listed below.

On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:

  • Shower gel.
  • Toothpaste.
  • Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.

Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.

Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.

A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:

  • Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
  • Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
  • Toner Cartridges;
  • Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
  • No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
  • Tracking devices such as AirTags;
  • Animals and Animal products;
  • Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, weapons (including imitations of same);
  • Flowers and plant products;
  • Human remains or ashes;
  • Medical samples;
  • Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
  • Pornography;
  • Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
  • Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
  • Religious Artefacts
  • Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
  • Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
  • Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
  • Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
  • Credit cards;
  • Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
  • Irreplaceable items;
  • Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
  • Counterfeit goods;
  • Items from sanctioned countries;
  • Other illegal or restricted goods.

More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.

Items Excluded From Cover

The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:

  • Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
  • Glass & Porcelain.
  • Any other non standard excess baggage items.

If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.

On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:

  • Shower gel.
  • Toothpaste.
  • Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.

Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.

Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.

A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:

  • Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
  • Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
  • Toner Cartridges;
  • Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
  • No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
  • Tracking devices such as AirTags;
  • Animals and Animal products;
  • Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, weapons (including imitations of same);
  • Flowers and plant products;
  • Human remains or ashes;
  • Medical samples;
  • Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
  • Pornography;
  • Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
  • Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
  • Religious Artefacts
  • Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
  • Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
  • Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
  • Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
  • Credit cards;
  • Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
  • Irreplaceable items;
  • Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
  • Counterfeit goods;
  • Items from sanctioned countries;
  • Other illegal or restricted goods.

More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.

Items Excluded From Cover

The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:

  • Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
  • Glass & Porcelain.
  • Any other non standard excess baggage items.

If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.

Why Ship to the Bahamas?

Why Ship to the Bahamas?

You may be travelling to the Bahamas on holiday, or for a very special honeymoon or wedding anniversary. You will want to bring plenty of outfits to keep you looking fresh and chic throughout your stay. If you are having trouble fitting your items within your airline’s baggage allowance, why not send your luggage to the Bahamas with Send My Bag, so you don’t need to worry about facing excess baggage charges at the airport?

If you are a student going on spring break in the Bahamas, you will probably want to take part in some water sports. You can easily do this using your own equipment, by shipping it to the Bahamas with Send My Bag. Your sports equipment can be sent to your hotel, ready for you to pick up and use. Send My Bag can then collect your items again at the end of your holiday.

Send Luggage to the Bahamas

Send Luggage to the Bahamas

No matter if you are going to the Bahamas for a romantic break, or if you are fortunate enough to be moving to the Bahamas for good, you can send your luggage and boxes with Send My Bag. Knowing that your luggage is being taken care, you can fully enjoy your journey to the Bahamas by avoiding the hassle of dragging heavy bags behind you through airports and onto buses. To learn more about sending luggage to the Bahamas, visit our ‘How it works’ page, or our ‘FAQs’.


Removals to the Bahamas

Removals to the Bahamas

If you are relocating to the beautiful Bahamas, you will no doubt be looking into international removals to the Bahamas in order to transport your belongings there. Make sure you trust your removal company by researching them thoroughly and don’t hand any items over before they are safely and securely packaged up.

Student Shipping to the Bahamas

Student Shipping to the Bahamas

You might decide to take your degree course in the Bahamas, at the College of the Bahamas in Nassau, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at the same time. Send My Bag can send your possessions to your student accommodation, making your move an easy one. Send My Bag can help you ship everything you need to the Bahamas, from books, to writing materials, to clothes. Read more about student shipping on our student page and find out how to claim your student discount.


Sending a Parcel to the Bahamas

Sending a Parcel to the Bahamas

Sending a parcel to the Bahamas with Send My Bag is a great idea if you don’t have so many items to send. A friend or family member can send you forgotten belongings to the Bahamas, or they can also use the service to send you gifts or care packages. Make sure you pick a sturdy box when sending a parcel to the Bahamas, and seal it up well so nothing gets damaged in transit. Read more about sending a parcel and find out what you can send with Send My Bag and how to package your items.

Ways of Shipping to the Bahamas

Ways of Shipping to the Bahamas

If you are going on a beach holiday or an activity holiday in the Bahamas, or if you are moving to the Bahamas to live, you should investigate the many options available for shipping to the Bahamas. Some options will be more suitable for you than others. You can choose from a number of options for international shipping to the Bahamas. 


Send Golf Clubs to the Bahamas

Send Golf Clubs to the Bahamas

A holiday in the Bahamas is not just about lying on the beach; golf enthusiasts can also enjoy a round or two of golf. The top-rated golf courses include Paradise Island Golf Club, the Ocean Club on New Providence Island and Abaco Club on Winding Bay. Several of the hotel resorts on the islands provide golf courses. You can enjoy golf in this beautiful location using your very own golf clubs, by shipping them to the Bahamas with Send My Bag. Other than being able to use equipment that is familiar to you, you can also avoid having to wait around at bag drop or luggage carousels, or having to drag large golf bags behind you. See more information on how to send golf clubs with Send My Bag, including how to best package your golf clubs.

Send your Bike to the Bahamas

Send your Bike to the Bahamas

The Bahamas caters perfectly for road cyclists, given its gentle terrain. What better way to explore the island you are staying on than by taking a leisurely bike ride? Send your bike to the Bahamas and enjoy using the bike you love. Your bike will be waiting for you at your accommodation when you arrive. Your bike needs to be taken apart and safely packaged up before being sent to the Bahamas. Check out our information on bike shipping to learn more.


About the Bahamas

About the Bahamas

The Bahamas is a Caribbean archipelago made up of over 700 islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the south-east coast of Florida. These are coral islands, with the Bahamas boasting the third longest barrier reef in the world. After 325 years under British rule, the Bahamas became a free and sovereign state in 1973. The country has a population of 305, 000 people, most of whom live on New Providence Island. The Bahamas’ crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and warm temperatures make it a very popular holiday destination.

The climate in the Bahamas is pretty steady throughout the year. Between September and May, temperatures sit at around 21 - 24°C (70-75°F), which is slightly cooler than the summer months, when temperatures are around 27-29°C (80-85°F) and the humidity is higher.

The Bahamas make an excellent holiday destination for those interested in water sports, given its clear water and inviting temperatures. Activities on offer include jet skiing, kiteboarding, kayaking, snorkelling, canoeing and even swimming with dolphins.

The Bahamas does not just offer stunning scenery and excellent beach holidays. There are also a number of historic sights to visit, predominantly in the capital of Nassau on New Providence Island. These include Fort Fincastle and Fort Charlotte, which provide insight to what it was like to protect the island in the late 18th and early 19thcentury. Nassau is also home to the Queen’s Staircase, created out of the limestone landscape between 1793 and 1794 and named in honour of Queen Victoria. 

Please explore this page further to find out about Send My Bag’s shipping service to the Bahamas.

Other Ways of Shipping to the Bahamas

Other Ways of Shipping to the Bahamas

As well as sending parcels, baggage and luggage to the Bahamas you could look into the following alternatives for shipping items internationally, especially if you need to send large, bulky items like furniture.



Air Freight to the Bahamas

If you have items such as dining chairs or a TV stand that you want to get to the Bahamas, you could think about air freight. This normally takes one or two days, making it a quick service. It can be quite expensive, though, with costs increasing as your shipment size increases. You will probably also have to pay for a customs agent to sort customs clearance for you. Another expense to consider is getting your items to and from the airport, which means the price of using air freight could quickly mount up. If you send internationally by air freight to Bahamas your items will likely arrive at an airport such as Nassau, Freeport or Exuma International Airports.

Sea Freight and Container Shipping to the Bahamas

An alternative means of shipping large bulky items to the Bahamas is sea freight or container shipping. Sea freight shipping to the Bahamas can take a number of weeks, but it’s a good option if you don’t need your belongings immediately, given that it tends to be cheaper than air freight. However, you will still need to pay for the services of a customs agent and will need to arrange transport for your items to and from the ports. When using container shipping to the Bahamas, your items will most likely arrive by ship at one of the major sea ports, such as Nassau or Freeport.

Shipping Goods to the Bahamas

You need to research current customs rules when shipping goods to the Bahamas. You should be aware of any duty that you need to pay and what items are permitted to be shipped to the Bahamas, which items are restricted, and which are entirely prohibited. Take a look at the prohibited items and customs sections on this page for more information.