Send a parcel to The Bahamas

The Bahamas are certainly one of the most financially rich nations in the Caribbean region, certainly more so than Cuba and Haiti to the south. Here the economy is heavily dependent on tourism for its income with approximately sixty per cent of the economy being dependent on visitors. Also of great importance is that of financial services which accounts for around fifteen per cent of its income due to their Governments light regulation of the financial services industries and attractive tax rates on corporations.

How much does it cost to send a parcel to the Bahamas?

The prices to send a parcel to the Bahamas vary depending on the weight of the parcel, as well as the speed you want the parcel delivered in. Generally, when shipping from the UK to the Caribbean the costs are very much the same due to the distance. 

For the international parcel delivery of a box weighing around 1kg, the cheapest service would cost just £32.45 at the time of writing. This is via Parcel Monkey Air Express, a premium delivery service collected from your home or work in the UK, processed via a Freight Forwarder and then delivered in the country by DHL. 

For a more substantial parcel weighing 10kg, the price would be approximately £66. For a much heavier parcel at 20kg, you could expect to pay just over £100 for a three to four-day service.

We also offer DHL Worldwide which is the quickest delivery service to the Bahamas with a transit time of 2-3 days. 

Addressing the Parcel

When addressing a parcel to the Bahamas you’ll need to consider the individual island that you’ll be sending to. On the address, these should be abbreviated as US states are — for example, ‘G.O.’ for Central Abaco, ‘G.C.’ for Grand Cay. You can check this using Google Maps and adding the full address or via the Univeral Postal Union guide. 

Customs Information for shipping parcels to the Bahamas

To find out more about the restrictions for sending parcels and goods to the Bahamas visit the Customs Department of The Government of the Bahamas Ministry of Finance.

The Bahamian government have a short list of prohibited items which can be found here. At the time of writing, they include food not fit for human consumption, indecent prints, photographs, etc., certain underwater guns, counterfeit currency, and certain copyrighted material.

You should always provide a working contact number for the recipient in case Customs or the courier need to contact them regarding delivery. 

To find out more, or to ask questions you can contact the relevant authorities directly.

The Bahamas Customs Department
P. O. Box N 155
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Location Headquarters- Thompson Blvd
Opening Hours: 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday)
Tel. (242)325-65519
Fax. (242)325-7409
Email: customs@bahamas.gov.bs

Additional Info About the Bahamas 

The Bahamas is another island that is iconic for its booming tourism trade. The Bahamas enjoys hot weather all year round with a variety of different cruise ships visiting the island weekly. However, the island is vulnerable to hurricanes which can be extremely dangerous in the summer and autumn. The national language in the Bahamas is English as the island was a British Colony.

The island is located near Cuba and the USA and provides many different Americans with a short break away with little distance to travel. The country deals in the Bahamian dollar with $1 converting into £0.62.

The economy in the Bahamas relies on tourism a lot. 60% of the country's GDP is in the tourism industry and more than half of the countries jobs are produced through tourism. The country also exports polystyrene which is also a big source of income for the island.

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