Items Prohibited in Bahrain

 

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.