Import regulations by Bahrain customs

Imports:


The following goods may be imported into Bahrain by those aged 18 and over without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco in opened packets; 1l of alcoholic beverages and 6 bottles of beer (non-Muslim passengers only); 8oz of perfume; and gifts up to the value of BD250 (approximately US$600).

Accompanied personal effects and gifts of a value not exceeding three hundred Bahraini Dinars, are exempted from customs duties.

Exemption is subject to the following conditions:
1.The effects and gifts are personal and not in commercial quantities.
2.A passenger is not a frequent visitor of the customs department or a dealer in the materials found in his/her possession.
3.In respect of cigarettes, exemption will apply to 400 cigarettes only.

Arriving passengers may bring in personal equipment and other dutiable items under the Temporary Importation System for a period of six months, which is extendable. Provided that a financial deposit be paid which may be recovered on the exportation of such equipment.

Export regulations by Bahrain customs

Exports:

Prohibited items
Firearms, ammunition, drugs, methylated spirits, jewelery and all items originating in Israel may only be imported under license.

Other Bahrain customs information

Food drink: Water is treated and considered safe by the Ministry of Health in Bahrain, although visitors may prefer to drink bottled water. All modern hotels have their own filtration plants. Visitors are advised to eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot.

Other risks: Typhoid fever and hepatitis A occur; hepatitis B is endemic.

Health care: There is a comprehensive medical service, with general and specialised hospitals in the main towns. An emergency health service is provided free of charge or at a nominal fee. Pharmacies are well-equipped with supplies.

http://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/Customs/EN/CustProceduresDirectory/PassengerProc/