The Bahamas C17, the free form, and how to spot the sites pretending to be it.

The Bahamas has a government-authorized digital Customs C17 route at exempt.gov.bs. Check the traveller category before opening it.

Every returning resident completes C17. A visitor uses C17 when bringing items beyond used personal belongings. A visitor with only used personal belongings makes an oral baggage declaration under the current government page.

Start here

1. Check the C17 route

See who files, who makes an oral declaration, why Exempt Technologies appears on the government-authorized portal, and why duties are not a filing fee. → Read the Bahamas C17 overview

2. Prepare the digital declaration

Twelve checks covering the passport profile, passenger and travel data, baggage, invoices, alcohol, tobacco, goods and QR submission. → Open the C17 field guide

Fast facts

• Digital C17 portal: exempt.gov.bs.
• Government authority: Bahamas Customs Department and Ministry of Finance.
• Developer/operator: Exempt Technologies.
• Filing service: Free; customs duties are separate.
• Output: QR code for the designated Exempt customs lane.
• Separate 2026 development: the Bahamas Digital Arrival Card is still a pilot for select visitors on selected flights, with paper remaining in parallel.