Customs Rules
Import regulations::
Free import by passengers of 18 years and over:
1. 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 1/4 kilo of tobacco,in opened packets;
2. 8 oz. of perfume;
3. 1 litre bottle of alcoholic liquor and 6 cans of beerfor non-Moslem passengers only;
4. gifts up to a maximum of BHD 250.- (approx. USD 600.-).
Import Permit required for methylated spirits, intoxicating drugs and jewellery.
Arms and Ammunition regulations::
Import Permit required for arms and ammunition.
Additional Information on regulations::
The transportation of arms, ammunition and all classes of explosives requires prior permission from the Ministry of he Interior and Civil Aviation Affairs of Bahrain.
Import Permit required for methylated spirits, intoxicating drugs and jewellery.
Crew members customs regulations::
Are permitted:
1. 1 litre of alcoholic spirit and 6 cans of beer;
2. 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars;
3. other goods up to a value of BHD 250.- (approx. USD 600.-).
Pets::
Birds: an import permit must be obtained from the Veterinary Quarantine in Bahrain before shipping the birds. Import permit is also required for transit.
Cats and dogs: import of dogs and cats (from all countries) is allowed. Import permit from Veterinary Quarantine in Bahrain is required. Pet must also be accompanied by a Health Certificate stating clearly that the animal is free from any disease and is fully vaccinated.
Pets may enter as passenger's checked baggage or as cargo. It is also permitted for small pets such as birds, cats and dogs to be carried in the cabin provided that they are carried in suitable cages, however, for larger dogs airlines are required to obtain prior permission from the civil aviation manager, airport operations.
Prohibited: any wild animals without an Import Permit from Veterinary Quarantine in Bahrain.
All import permit requests are to be sent to the following address:
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Ministry of Municipality Affairs and Agriculture
Animal Wealth Directorate
Veterinary Quarantine.
Email: bh_vq@hotmail.com
Tel: +973-17643373
Fax: +973-17645218
Baggage Clearance regulations::
Baggage is cleared at the airport of Bahrain.
Exempt: baggage of transit passengers with a destination outside Bahrain, provided it is labeled to that destination.
Airport Embarkation Tax
No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency(Bahrain Dinar-BHD):no restrictions.
Foreign currencies: no restrictions.
Currency Export regulations:
Local currency(Bahrain Dinar-BHD):no restrictions.
Foreign currencies: no restrictions.