bahraincustoms.gov.bh Traveler Customs Clearance Procedure : Ministry of Interior

Organization : Ministry of Interior – Customs Affairs
Type of Facility : Traveler Customs Clearance Procedure
Country: Bahrain

Website : https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/en

Related :
Bahrain Ministry of Interior Affairs Customs Declaration Submission Procedure : www.statusin.org/10394.html

Traveler Customs Clearance Procedure :

For the convenience of arriving travelers, Bahrain customs implements a Red and Green Channel system at all border entry points.

You may proceed to the Green Channel if you are not carrying any dutiable, restricted or prohibited items.

Travelers who require customs services or need to pay duty on their goods may proceed directly to the Customs Office at the checkpoint. If you are in doubt, then you may enquire with the officer at the Red channel.

Air or Sea passengers will see the Red and Green Channel signs in the Arrivals hall. Customs officers are positioned at both channels.

If you are arriving by car, through the King Fahd Causeway , you will see Red and Green Channel signs along the route after you have cleared immigration.

Using the Green Channel:

However, the customs officer positioned at the channel may still conduct selective checks. If you are in doubt, then always seek clearance at the Red Channel.

Using the Red Channel:

You should proceed to the Red Channel if you are carrying any of the following:
** Prohibited items
** Restricted, Controlled items
** Counterfeit/Pirated items
** Dutiable items or gifts which exceed the duty-free concession
** Cash which needs to be declared

At the Red Channel you must verbally declare to the Customs officer any of the above items that you are carrying and produce the import permit/approval for the restricted or prohibited item.

Warning:
Proceeding to the Green Lane carrying goods subject to duty, exceeding duty exemption allowances, banned or restricted items is a violation of the law and may result in fines and/or prosecution.

Prohibited Goods:

The following items are NOT allowed to be imported into the Kingdom of Bahrain:
** All types of Narcotic Drugs (Heroin, Cocaine, Hashish, Pills having drugs effects etc..)
** Indian Paan and Derivatives
** Used and reconditioned Tyres
** Cultured Pearls
** Advertisement material for all types of Cigarettes
** Radio/ Remote controlled Model Aircraft
** Children’s Toy Guns capable of firing projectiles
** Goods of Israeli origin or bearing Israeli trademarks or logos
** Printed publications, photographs, pictures, books, magazines sculptures and mannequins which contradict Islamic teachings, decency, or immorality.
** Seditious or Treasonable material
** Asbestos or Items containing Asbestos
** Raw Ivory, Ivory articles and Rhinoceros Horn
** Live Swine
** Any other items, whose importation is prohibited under Kingdom of Bahrain Customs laws, or any other laws of the country

You may not Export the following items out of Bahrain:
** All types of Fuel and subsidized goods such as Diesel
** All kinds of Flour and such subsidized good
** Fresh chicken bearing the trade mark of “Delmon”
** Red Meat and such subsidized goods

Controlled and Restricted Items:
There are certain categories of goods which are allowed controlled entry into/exit from Bahrain.

Entry/exit is only permitted on production of a Permit or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant regulatory authority.