Ethiopia - Import Wildlife Specimen

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Before applying for this procedure, the applicant must obtain a support letter from the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority contact link
2. Application form for Import of Wildlife Specimen in Ethiopia is available in the Ministry of Trade and Industry contact link.
3. Applicant must provide all necessary information in the application form before submitting it.
4. Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents needed for this procedure to complete.
5. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant should make sure to attach photocopies of necessary documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
8. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, applicant can get their license within 21 days.
9. Applicant can get the license from the office after getting notification from concerned authorities.
10. If there is no information about the application even after 21 days, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

• ID Proof like National ID Card or a Passport
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Work Permit
• Certificate of Ownership
• Import Permit
• Letter of Authority
• Certificate of Possession
• Cities or Non-Cities Export Permit
• Phytosanitary Health Certificate
• Veterinary Health Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address:
Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Industry,
Adwa St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact: (+251)-115-518-025
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Location: Addis Ababa
Address
: Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact: (+251)-115-546-808
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Eligibility

• Ethiopians, Permanent Residents of Ethiopia and Foreigners who wish to import a wildlife specimen are eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

• This document is valid for three months.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 21 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant must submit relevant references.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Details of the Applicant
• Details of Consignee
• Details of Specimen
• Details of Import Permit Issued
• Details of Ownership Certificate
• Where the specimen was taken from?
• Comments from Scientific Authority
• Chief Licensing Officer’s Remarks

Need for the Document

• This license is necessary for importing a wildlife specimen to Ethiopia legally.

Information which might help

• The Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Industry holds the power to provide permission for importing a wildlife specimen from Ethiopia to any other country.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

ministry external link

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