GEN 1.4  Entry, transit and departure of cargo

1.4.1  KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

1.4.1.1  REGULATIONS (INCLUDING CUSTOMS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCE NOTIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR PERMISSION) CONCERNING ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF CARGO

Note: Provisions for facilitating entry and departure for search, rescue, salvage, investigation, repair or salvage in connection with lost or damaged aircraft are detailed in section GEN 3.6, Search and Rescue.

1.4.1.1.1   CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CARGO AND OTHER ARTICLES
1.4.1.1.1.1 IMPORTS

All air cargo shipments for Bahrain or in transit Bahrain are subject to customs clearance before release. For clearance, the appropriate Customs Declaration supported by required documents, notably genuine commercial supplier‘s invoice and Certificate of Origin must be presented.

1.4.1.1.1.2 TRANS - SHIPMENTS

Trans - shipment from one flight to another is permitted under customs supervision and must be recorded in the Export Manifest of departing flights.

1.4.1.1.1.3 EXPORTS

Air cargo shipments from Bahrain may be required to be cleared through customs on the appropriate customs declaration before shipment, especially when draw back of duty or deposit is claimed.

1.4.1.1.2  AGRICULTURAL QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
1.4.1.1.2.1 ARRIVAL

Advance permits are required for the importation of plants, plant parts, seeds and organic fertilizers. Advance permits are also required for the importation of live animals to Kingdom of Bahrain.

Details are available on application to the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs, Farmer‘s Services Directorate at the address shown on GEN 1.1.

1.4.1.1.2.2 TRANSIT

See GEN 1.4.1.1.2.1

1.4.1.1.2.3 DEPARTURE

See GEN 1.4.1.1.2.1

1.4.1.1.3   SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR
1.4.1.1.3.1  General
1.4.1.1.3.1.1 The Kingdom of Bahrain legislation requires that the transportation of all classes of dangerous goods is done in accordance with instructions contained in the Technical instructions for the safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, ICAO Doc 9284 - AN / 905 and CAA Publication CAP 02.
1.4.1.1.3.1.2 The Kingdom of Bahrain legislation expressly forbids the transport of the following items by aircraft, except with the prior permission from Civil Aviation Affairs and in accordance with the conditions mentioned in this permission:

  1. Weapons and munitions

  2. Explosives, unless required on board the aircraft for its operation, or for signaling

  3. Poisonous Gases

  4. Germs

  5. Radioactive material, radioisotopes and similar substances

  6. Any other prohibited item as determined by the competent authority

1.4.1.1.3.1.3 An Operator who intends to transport dangerous goods by air, is required to apply and be approved in accordance with CAA publication CAP 02.
1.4.1.1.3.1.4 In the event of an accident / incident involving dangerous goods, the operator is required to adhere to the reporting procedures in accordance with CAA publication CAP 02.
1.4.1.1.3.2  Overflying BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR

An Operator desirous to carry dangerous goods and applying for permission to overfly the BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR, must ensure that all dangerous goods have been packed, marked, labelled and handled in accordance with ICAO Annex 18 - Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the requirements of ICAO Technical Instructions Doc, 9284 - AN / 905, and must make an undertaking to CAA to this effect. This undertaking must be made at the time of providing notification of over flight / applying for the required permission (GEN 1.2 refers).

1.4.1.1.3.3  Transportation of Arms, Ammunition and all Classes of Explosives
1.4.1.1.3.3.1 Furthermore, the transportation of arms, ammunition and all classes of explosives from / to / through Bahrain requires prior permission to be obtained from the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) and Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
1.4.1.1.3.3.2 Applications are required to be made at least seven working days in advance of the proposed date of transportation to an appropriate office of the Ministry of Interior (MOI):

(a) Transportation To / From Bahrain

(Form: AT / ARL / F002 a)

Post:

Ministry of Interior
Public Security Headquarters
Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel:+973 17272111

Fax:+973 17270463

Telex:9572 BN

(b) Transit / Transshipment at Bahrain

(Form: AT / ARL / F 002 b)

Post:

Ministry of Interior
Airport Directorate
Bahrain International Airport
Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel:+973 17321604 / +973 17321605

Fax:+973 17332718

1.4.1.1.3.3.3 On receipt of "no objection" from MOI, the application is required to be forwarded to CAA, at least three working days prior to the proposed date of transportation for final approval:
Post:

Head of Aircraft Registration and Licensing
Air Transport Directorate
Civil Aviation Affairs
P.O. Box 586
Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel:+973 17321006

Fax:+973 17321061

Telex:9186 AIRCIV BN