Customs declaration requirements for Bahrain
Customs Declare produces the completed Customs/import declaration (returned as "Bayan"), filed via the Customs Single Window (Ofoq/OFOQ), launched 2011, all border points covered since 2013 for Bahrain’s own customs authority, in Arabic, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Customs/import declaration (returned as "Bayan"), filed via the Customs Single Window (Ofoq/OFOQ), launched 2011, all border points covered since 2013
- Issuing authority
- Bahrain Customs Affairs
- Primary language
- Arabic
- Accepted languages
- Arabic, English
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Import of alcohol and pork into Bahrain requires a license from the relevant authority; alcohol is restricted to licensed importers only (not shipped via regular parcel) and is assessed a 125% import duty. More broadly, goods restricted under Bahrain's Unified Customs Law require a permit from the relevant Other Government Agency (OGA) before import.
Bahrain Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism / customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 10%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Bahrain
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Bahrain require?
Bahrain’s import declaration is the Customs/import declaration (returned as "Bayan"), filed via the Customs Single Window (Ofoq/OFOQ), launched 2011, all border points covered since 2013, issued by Bahrain Customs Affairs.
Which languages does Bahrain accept on a customs declaration?
Arabic; Arabic, English
What is the VAT rate on imports into Bahrain?
The default VAT rate on record for Bahrain is 10%.