Bahamas : Posting Letter/Sending Post Card

Name of the Organization : Post Office Department
Type of Facility : Posting Letter/Sending Post Card
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Posting Letter/Sending Post Card :

All Citizens, Businesses and Non Residents can send letters or post cards at all Post Offices within The Bahamas.

Related : Post Office Department Insured International Air Parcel : www.statusin.org/6378.html

Eligibility :
There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

Process:
** Visit any Post Office.
** Purchase the required stamps at the Stamp Counter.
** Place stamp on envelope or Post Card.
** Place letter or Card in the “Drop Box”.

Application Form(s) :
No application forms are required for this service.

Supporting Documents :
No supporting documents are required for this service.

Turn-around time :
Five minutes

Deadline :
There are no deadlines related to this service.

Related Fee(s) :
Post Cards (Regular Size/Small):
** 50 cents to any destination

Letters:
** 15 cents per ounce for local mail (New Providence)
** 25 cents per ounce for anywhere in The Family Islands
** 65 cents per ½ ounce for anywhere in the United States, Canada, Caribbean
** 70 cents per ½ ounce for anywhere in Europe
** 80 cents per ½ ounce for Africa, Asia, Australia etc

For more information please contact
The General Post Office
East Hill Street
P. O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Email: bahamaspostoffice [AT] bahamas.gov.bs
Tel. (242) 322-3344/322-1112/3
Fax. (242) 326-8667, 328-2220
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except on Public Holidays

And:
All Sub Post Offices in New Providence and The Family Islands

FAQs :
Does The Bahamas encourage Joint Ventures?
International Investors are encouraged to establish joint ventures with Bahamian partners. The choice of such Bahamian partners is in the absolute discretion of the investor.

What Areas are reserved for Bahamians?
** Wholesale and Retail Operations;
** Commission Agencies engaged in the import / export trade;
** Real Estate and Domestic Property Management Agencies;

** Domestic newspapers and magazine publications;
** Domestic advertising and public relations firms;
** Security Services;

** Domestic distribution of building supplies;
** Construction companies, except for special structures for which international expertise is required;

** Personal cosmetic / beauty establishment;
** Shallow-water scale – fish, crustacea; mollusks and sponge-fishing operations;

** Auto and Appliance service operations;
** Public Transportation inclusive of locally solicited charter boat tours;
** Landscaping;

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

How can I become an International Owner of Second Homes?
Overseas Investors may acquire residential properties in The Bahamas of up to two acres without prior Government approval.

Such acquisitions are required to be registered in accordance with the International Persons Landholding Act. Second Home Owners are eligible for a Home Owners Residence Card, renewable annually.

Please N.B. This card will :
** Facilitate entry into The Bahamas and entitle the owner, his spouse and minor children to enter and remain in The Bahamas for the duration of the validity of the card.
** Application may be made to the Director of Immigration.