Bahrain duty free

The following items can be imported duty-free into Bahrain by persons aged 18 and over:
• 1 electronic hookah device
• 1 electronic tobacco heater
• 10 electronic cigarettes
• 50 cigars
• 400 cigarettes or electronic cigarettes or 250g of tobacco (in opened packs)
• 60ml filling for electronic hookahs
• 250g pipe tobacc;
• 3 liters of alcoholic beverages
• 12 cans of beer
• Gifts worth up to 300 BD.

Prohibited Imports

Prohibited imports include narcotics, Indian paan and derivatives, used and reconditioned tyres, cultured pearls, advertisements for cigarettes, radio-controlled model aircraft, children's toy guns, goods of Israeli origin, publications that contradict Islamic teachings, asbestos, raw ivory/ ivory articles and rhinoceros horn, and live swine.

Restricted imports requiring authorisation include animals, animal products, plants, fruit and vegetables, firearms and ammunition, radioactive chemicals and active isotopes, films and publications, and telecommunications equipment.

Prohibited Exports

Prohibited exports include fuel, flour, red meat and fresh chicken bearing the trademark 'Delmon'.

Restricted exports requiring authorisation include palm tree seedlings and antiquities.