South Africa - Export Ostriches and Ostrich Eggs

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for exporting Ostriches and Ostrich Eggs in person, the applicant has to visit the office of Directorate of Animal Improvement.
2. You can find the address and contact details of the Directorate of Animal Improvement office in the “Who to contact” section of the following page: Link
3. Visit the office of the Directorate of Animal Improvement and get the Application form for exportation of ostriches or eggs, 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 Registrar of Animal Improvement at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
7. You can also submit the application package through post to the postal address of the office of Registrar of Animal Improvement.
8. After all the processes have got completed, the concerned authorities in the office will issue the permit.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Import permit from the destination country
• Approval from South African Ostrich Business Chamber
• Health Certificate
• Authorisation letter for the signatory or agent
• Documentation for reasons and motivation of Exportation

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Agriculture : Animal Improvement Head Office
Physical Address:Delpen Building
c/o Union and Annie Botha Street
Riviera Suburb
PRETORIA
0084
South Africa
Postal Address:Department of Agriculture
Private Bag X138
PRETORIA
0001
South Africa
Tel: + 27 (12) 319 7493
Fax: + 27 (12) 319 7425 / 7570
Website: Website link

Eligibility

• Any individual in South Africa, who wants to export Ostriches and Ostrich Eggs, can apply.
• The person applying must be juristic person.

Fees

The process of applying export permit for exporting Ostriches and Ostrich Eggs costs R390.

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Processing Time

Applications may take 30 days to process.

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Instructions

• You must apply for an export permit 30 days before the intended date of exportation.

• If there has been an outbreak of bird flu or any other type of disease affecting ostriches, the export of ostriches will not be permitted until the signs of disease have disappeared.

• A letter authorising the signatory (agent) to sign the application on your behalf, should be submitted along with the application form.

Required Information

• Applicant’s particulars
• Animal profile
• DNA and blood group of the animal
• Banking details
• Identification document number

Need for the Document

To export ostriches or ostrich eggs, you must follow a prescribed format to apply for and obtain an export permit from the Registrar of the Animal Improvement.

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