Zambia - License (Permit) to Import Wild Animals and Birds Meat


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. To apply for a license (permit) to import meat of wild animals and and birds in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Zambia Wildlife Authority, for the main office visit link.
  2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the department of national parks and wildlife office.
  4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill-in all the necessary information in the application form.
  5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
  6. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
  7. Approved application will be submitted directly to the Ministry of Tourism & Arts in Lusaka.
  8. After the completion and verification of all the documents, your permit will be available.
  9. The applicant gets the license(permit) in a stipulated period of time.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • A statement of purpose of the desired license.
  • Proof of adequate resources.
  • Import Permit
  • Valid national identity( NRC or passport).



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

National Parks and Wildlife Department:
Ministry of Tourism and Art
Private Bag 1, Kafue Road
Chilanga
Lusaka, Zambia
Contact number: +260 211 278482
Contact link.

EligibilityEdit

  • The applicants should be a bona fide national of the country.



FeesEdit

  • Application fees: Pay the fee as per the authority request.



ValidityEdit

  • This licence will be valid for the period specified in the permit.



Documents to UseEdit

  • Find more about the Zambia wildlife laws link.



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time will depend on verification of documents.



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InstructionsEdit

  • The meat should be of other than a game or protected animal, or any trophy, other than ivory or rhinoceros horn.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of Applicant
  • Phone/email/fax
  • Passport or NRC number
  • Occupation
  • List of animals and birds.
  • Country from which import will take place.
  • Details of purpose for the import.




Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The granted license allows the holder to import wild bird and animal meat for business purposes.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The minister may provide permit when:
  • a person, body of persons or institution authorising the person or institution, for purposes of scientific research or the collection of specimens for zoological gardens, museums or education, to hunt in a stated area or part of the Republic such game animal or protected animal as may be specified in the permit.
  • a person or institution authorising the person or institution to rear a wild animal and for such purposes to capture for rearing in a stated area or part of the Republic such game animal or protected animal as may be specified in the permit.
  • a person permitting that person to collect crocodile eggs, bird’s nest or eggs or any other reptile eggs in such quantities, in such an area and for such a period as may be specified in the permit.
  • a Chief or other person approved by the Minister, authorising the Chief or that person to hunt, in any stated area or part of the Republic, such game animal or protected animal as may be specified in the permit.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • The license allows the supply of wild animals and birds meat products or services, to Zambia’s market from other countries.



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