Malawi - Obtain Permit to Import Forest Produce

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. Prepare the required documents and visit the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment office.
2. Go to the Department of forestry to submit the required documents i.e. Import license and Phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin ,where by the service desk officer will provide you with the Permit application form after verifying the submitted documents
3. Fill the application form and submit it to the service desk officer for review
4. The officer will check the application and if correct, you will be directed to the accounts office to pay the permit application fees
5. Pay the application fees as instructed and obtain the payment receipt
6. The application will be processed and availed for collection
7. Visit the department office and pay the permit fee, then collect the complete permit valid for 21 days
   
   

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Required Documents

• Import License
• Phytosanitary Certificate
• Complete application form
• Identification documents

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, Department of Forestry

Lingadzi House, City Centre,

Private Bag 394,

Lilongwe 3, Malawi

Tel: (+256) 0888 100 585

Fax: (+256) 1773397

Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

• Both Citizens and Residence

Fees

• Application fee: MK 2000

Validity

• 21 days

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

• Import Permit: PDF

Processing Time

• Five working days

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Names
• Address
• Contact details
• Registration number
• Tax Payer Identifications Number TPIN

Need for the Document

• This permit proves that you are allowed to import forest produce as required by law

Information which might help

• Forestry Act: Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Malawi Trade Portal: Link

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