South Africa - Apply for a Plant Import Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for getting a plant import permit in person, the applicant has to visit the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of South Africa.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the “Who to contact” section in the following page: Link
3. Visit the NPPO office and obtain an application form for a permit for the importation of controlled goods from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
7. You can also email the completed form and required documents to the email address of the Plant Health Import Permit Office which is as follows: [email protected]
8. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
9. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will make necessary amendments for the permit issuance process.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Identity document or a copy
• Compliance document of phytosanitary measures (if required)
• Proof/fee receipt of payment
• Any supporting documentation

Office Locations & Contacts

National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) - Head Office Office
Department of Agriculture
Directorate Plant Health
Subdirectorate Plant Health
Physical Adress: Harvest House
30 Hamilton Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Private Bag X258
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Website link
Import Page Link

Eligibility

• Any person living in South Africa, who wants to import plants, plant products and other regulated articles to South Africa, can apply for a Plant Import Permit.
• Any product that is not exempted from the import permit in terms of the legislation is eligible to get a plant import permit.
• The concerned product must meet the phytosanitary import conditions of the Agricultural Pests Act or the National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa.

Fees

It costs R180.00

Validity

The permit is valid for a year.

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Processing Time

It might take one to 30 days to process your application.

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Instructions

• If products are not exempted from the import permit, you must complete an application form to import the products. If the products are exempted, you must ensure that they comply with phytosanitary measures for such exemption.
• You must send a copy of the import permit to the exporter/supplier. The National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country must check if the products meet the import requirements of South Africa.
• If import requirements are met, the NPPO will issue a phytosanitary certificate. The exporter must send the original phytosanitary certificate with the goods to South Africa.

Required Information

• Particulars of the applicant
• Banking details
• Identification document number
• Email address and contact number
• Particulars of the product

Need for the Document

To import plants, plant products and other regulated articles to South Africa you must apply for an import permit issued by the National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA).

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