Tobacco 🚬

400 cigarettes;

50 cigars; and

250 grams tobacco.

Prohibited ⛔

Narcotics, such as heroin, cocaine, and hashish.

Indian paan and its derivatives.

Cultured pearls.

Advertising material for 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, and other media which contradict Islamic teachings, decency, or morality.

Seditious or treasonable material.

Asbestos, or items containing asbestos.

Raw ivory, ivory articles and rhinoceros horn.

Live swine.

Restricted ⚠️

Live wild animals require a valid certificate from the veterinary authority, and a permit from the Ministry of Municipalities & Agriculture Affairs.

Animals, birds, and their derivative products require a permit from the Ministry of Municipalities & Agriculture Affairs.

Meat, fish, and their derivative products require a permit from the Ministry of Municipalities & Agriculture Affairs.

Fruit, vegetables, plants, and their derivative products require a permit from the Ministry of Municipalities & Agriculture Affairs.

Radioactive chemicals and active isotopes require permission from theMinistry of Health.

Food products and pharmaceuticals require permission from theMinistry of Health.

Unadulterated ethyl alcohol and isopropanol require a permit from theMinistry of Interior.

Pedestrian controlled four wheel mini cars require a permit from theMinistry of Interior.

Handcuffs made from iron and steel, arms, ammunition, explosives and military weapons require a permit from theMinistry of Interior.

Magazines, publications, films, and videos require a permit from theMinistry of Information Affairs.

Optical and magnetic audio-visual media and items infringing intellectual property rights require a permit from theMinistry of Information Affairs.

Telecommunications, radio and television receiving and broadcasting equipment require a permit from the Telecom Regulatory Authority.

Other rules ℹ️

Personal gifts and effects whose value does not exceed BD250.

8 ounces of perfume.

There are no import restrictions on local or foreign currency for Bahrain.

Medication for personal use should be accompanied by a prescription.

Prohibited ⛔

All types of fuel and subsidised goods such as diesel.

Flour.

Fresh chicken bearing the trade mark of 'Delmon'.

Red meat.

Restricted ⚠️

Live horses require a permit from theEquestrian and Horse Racing Club.

Camels require a permit from theRoyal Court.

Palm tree seedlings require a permit from theMinistry of Municipalities & Agriculture Affairs.

Garbage and waste requires a permit from thePublic Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife.

Antiquities require permits from the Ministry of Information.