Veterinary Permit to Import Reptiles and Amphibians

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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth & Water Resources / Veterinary Quarantine Department

The import permit must be applied for before the shipment is exported from the country of export.
Permits are valid for one month from the date of issue.
Application can be submitted for multiple types in a single permit.
The Ministry may require additional requirements depending on species, place of origin.
The Ministry may specify the entry port.
Veterinary Quarantine Department may reject entry.
The Department may order to hold Reptiles and Amphibians in quarantine.

Approval of the permits shall be within two hours of the application, during the official working hours and for seven days a week (All days).
Release of Shipment round the clock, non-stop 24 hours; i.e. the release of the shipment submitted shall be within two hours of submitting the goods for the inspection of the relevant authority.

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