Uganda - Import world life specimen

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Procedure

• Application to be submitted twenty-one(21 days)prior to exportation or importation.
• Approval for all import MUST BE granted prior to the actual importation.

Apply In-Person

1. Individuals or organizations wishing to import wildlife specimens will be required to make an application to the Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) using official forms.
2. This form can be obtained from the UWA website or from the“Document to Use” section of this page.
3. The applicant will be required to submit the completed application form together with the documents issued by a competent authority of the country of origin.
4. These documents are mentioned in the "Required Documents Section" of this page
5. One would also require a Phytosanitary Health Certificate from National Plant Health Measures(NPHM)for the case of plant material and Veterinary Health certificate from the Veterinary Authority for the case of animal materials.
6. You will also be asked to pay the appropriate fees as prescribed.These fees are mentioned in the“Fees Section" of this page.
7. UWA officials will go through your application and if everything is in order you will be issued with the permit to import the wildlife specimen.

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Required Documents

• Copy of ID/company certificate of incorporation/work permit(of applicant)
• Certificate of Ownership
• Import permit issued
• Letter of authority (if taken from wild)
• certificate of possession
• CITES or non-CITES export permit
• Phytosanitary Health Certificate(for the case of plant material)Veterinary Health certificate (the case of animal materials).

Office Locations & Contacts

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) - Head Office,
Plot 7, Kiira Rd, Kamwokya,
Kampala, Uganda,
P.O. Box 3530 ,
Kampala, Uganda,
Tel: +256 414 355 000,
Fax: +256 414 346 291,
Email: [email protected],
Website: Link,

Eligibility

• Foreigners who wish to import wildlife specimen to Uganda
• The foreigner schools who have a valid travel permit.

Fees

• CITES import/ export/ re-export permit Ugsh.150, 000.
• Non- CITES import/ export/ re-export permit Ugshs. 100,000.

Validity

Valid for 3 months.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Processing takes 21 days
• Application to be submitted twenty-one (21 days) prior to exportation or importation.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Details of applicant (Name,Address and County)
• Details of consignee (Name,Address and County)
• Details of consignor (Name ,Address and County)
• Details Of Specimen
• Common name.
• Scientific name(Genus and species) ,
• Description (give age and sex if specimen is alive),
• Quantity/number
• Details of Import Permit issued
• Permit no
• Date
• Details of Certificate of Ownership issued
• State whether specimen was taken from :(Wild,Bred in captivity, artificially propagated)
• If taken from wild, state locality and attach letter of authority.
• Comments from Scientific Authority.
• Chief Licensing Officer’s Remarks.

Need for the Document

• Wildlife specimen Import Permit is issued under Section 40 of the Wildlife(Uganda wildlife Act).Individuals or organizations wishing to export or import wildlife specimens will be required to make an application to the Director,Uganda Wildlife Authority using official forms.

Information which might help

• All applications for export or re- export or import permits will be processed on the basis of their conformity to the Wildlife(Uganda Wildlife Act)and where applicable,relevant international conservation conventions.
• Depending on their nature,applications may be directed the Scientific Authority both within and outside UWA and /or other Divisions within UWA for inspection,investigation,consultations and recommendations.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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