MOVING TO BAHRAIN

Ports: Mina Sulman

Prohibited: Narcotics, Drugs, Explosives, Firearms, Weapons and Pornography

Cont: None

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO

Required Documents: 1) Inventory with exact number of bottles and containers

Customs Regulations: Owner has to pay full duties and taxes

Clearance: 3 to 4 working days. Customers’ presence is required for clearance.

Remarks:

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

Required Documents: 1) Residence permit valid for two years, endorsed on the passport 2) Valid passport 3) Inventory in English (no P.B.O.) 4) Declaration signed by customer, required for duty-free clearance 5) Original Bill of Lading, stating used personal and household effects

Customs Regulations: Used household goods are duty free if owner has used the objects personally for at least one year in a foreign country. Duty is applicable for all new items which will be 10% of the assessed value. Personal computers, whether old or new, attract a duty of 10% of the assessed value. Video cassettes would attract a screening fee.

Clearance: 3 to 4 days. Customer’s presence is required for clearance.

Remarks: All shipments, whether LCL or FCL, are inspected at the port prior to delivery, which takes place on the same day as the inspection.

VEHICLES

Required Documents: 1) Certificate of Registration 2) Valid passport 3) Car papers 4) Export certificate or ownership title from point of origin 5) Original Bill of Lading, with complete details on the vehicle

Customs Regulations: Customer has to pay a duty of 20% on the vehicle, irrespective of it being old or new. The Customs authorities reserve the right on the valuation assessed by them.

Clearance: 2 to 4 days.

Remarks: Vehicle can not be driven outside sea port or airport without new insurance coverage and without temporary plates.

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Saturday, November 17, 2018