Philippines - Apply for CITES Import Permit or License
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ProcedureEdit
Apply In Person:
- To Apply for CITES Import Permit or License, the applicant has to approach the DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) offices link The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.
- An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as mentioned in “Fees” section of this page and set the payment receipt to following email [email protected]
- Use the following link for the guidelines of how to pay the fees – link
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
- The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
- After successful verification the authority will issue the permit.
- This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
Apply By Mail:
- To Apply for CITES Import Permit or License, the applicant has to mail the application to the DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) offices link The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.
- An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Mail all the documents with the completed form to the Biodiversity Management Bureau.
- The mailing address are given in “Office Location and Contacts” section of this page.
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as mentioned in “Fees” section of this page and set the payment receipt to following email [email protected]
- Use the following link for the guidelines of how to pay the fees – link
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
- The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
- After successful verification the authority will issue the permit.
- This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Application Form link
- CITES export permit from the exporting country
- Veterinary/Phytosanitary certificate issued by the authorized government agency of the country of origin (for live specimens)
- Payment of fee
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Philippines
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BUREAU
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center,
1100 Diliman Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone: +(63 2) 89246031-35
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Contact Details link
- Note: The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.
EligibilityEdit
- Any individual or a firm that intends to Apply for CITES Import Permit or License is eligible to make this application.
FeesEdit
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of (P350.00)
ValidityEdit
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid. e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to UseEdit
- Application form link
Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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InstructionsEdit
- Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
Required InformationEdit
Common/Scientific Name
- Description of Parts or Derivatives Including Identifying Marks or Numbers (Age & Sex)
- Quantity/Weight
- Type of cargo
- Port of Loading
- Port of Loading
- Name of Exporter:
- Address
- TIN
- Tel. No
- Fax
- Name of Importer
- Address
- Tel. No
- Fax
Need for the DocumentEdit
- In the Philippines, a CITES import permit or license is required for the import of any species listed under the CITES treaty. The permit is issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and is required for the import of species such as orchids, reptiles, birds, and other animals that are protected under the treaty.
Information which might helpEdit
For More Information link
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
OthersEdit
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