Fiji - Apply for a CITES Export Permit or Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To get CITES Export Permit or Certificate, the applicant has to visit Ministry of Waterways & Environment contact link
2. Download the application form from the following link
3. Applicant must provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
4. Applicant must carry both photocopies and originals of all the documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
5. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant must attach both photocopies and originals of all the documents along with the completed application form before submitting it at the office.
7. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the permit will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
9. The applicant will be notified regarding the permit or certificate via SMS or E-mail. Once after receiving the notification, the applicant can visit the office to get their permit or certificate.
10. If there is no information regarding the permit is provided by the concerned officials, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their permit or certificate.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form link
• National ID Card
• Address Proof – Driving License/Passport/National ID
• Country of Origin Certificate
• Item/Specimen
• Written letter explaining the reason for export

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Waterways & Environment,
318 Toorak Rd, Bali Tower, Suva, Fiji
Contact No: (679) 338 3155
Fax No: (679) 338 3546
Contact link
Website link

Eligibility

• Any individual or business who is willing to export any CITES from Fiji are eligible for this procedure.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The CITES Export Permit or Certificate is valid for the period mentioned in it.

Documents to Use

• Application Form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure will be mentioned by the concerned authorities.

Related Videos

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Date of the Application
• Work/Home Phone Number
• Email Address
• Fax Number
• Purpose of Application
• Country of Origin
• Country of Destination
• Name and Address of the Exporter
• Name and Address of the Importer
• Item/Specimen Details
• Signature of the Applicant

Need for the Document

• This document is necessary for any individual or business to export CITES from Fiji.

Information which might help

• A person who has legal custody or ownership of a species or specimen he wants to trade may apply for a CITES authorization. The concerned State Wildlife Authority can provide a certificate in this regard in the form of a Legal Procurement Certificate (LPC).

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Ministry of Waterways & Environment link

Others

More information which might help people.