Ghana - Apply for permit to keep Domestic Animals and Livestock

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Permit to keep Domestic Animals and Livestock in Ghana, the applicant has to contact/visit the Veterinary Service offices. Contact link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from Veterinary Service Office.
3. The applicant has to make sure he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
4. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
5. After you have paid and submitted a successful application, the applicant will be issued with a pay slip which can be used as proof of payment. Attach the same on the application form.
6. Submit the completed form in two copies along with the supporting documents to the MOFA office.
7. One is required to physically present themselves while collecting the permit to keep domestic animals and livestock. Proof of identity is required when picking up the permit.
8. A permit granted under the provisions of this Ordinance shall specify the premises, the number and kinds of domestic animals and the duration of the period in respect of which the permit is valid.
9. The processing time for this procedure takes 90 days.

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Required Documents

• Application form (duly filled)
• Official interstate Health certificate
• Document showing the Health status of the domestic animals.
• Brucellosis vaccination Test certificate
• Permit Number issued
• Documents showing proper identification
• vaccination certificate
• Tuberculosis test certificate
• Veterinary Health Certificate
• A vaccination certificate
• Evidence of payment of prescribed fees.

Office Locations & Contacts

Veterinary Service Directorate (Government Animal Clinic)
Government office in Accra, Ghana
Address: Okodan Rd, Accra, Ghana
HR4J+RP Accra, Ghana
Location link
Contact link

Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Government office in Accra, Ghana
Address: Kinbu Rd, Accra, Ghana
HR23+M8 Accra, Ghana
P. O. Box M37, Accra Accra
Telephone :(+233)021-662961, 663036, 662810
Fax number: (+233-21) 668245
Location link
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Eligibility

• All person with domestic animals and wishes to comply with the appropriate mandatory Code of Practice in Ghana are eligible for this permit.

Fees

License Fee: 200,000.GHS

Validity

• A license issued is valid for one year and expire on 31 December every year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes 90 days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Postal address
• Tel/Mobile number
• Email
• Full name of owner
• Age and sex.
• Nationality.
• Purpose of the application.
• Full name of owner
• Age and sex.
• Nationality.
• Purpose of the application.
• Company name.
• the type, sex, number and age of the animals
• Photograph and copy of any identification.
• Name of Authorized Licensing Officer.
• Nationality /Number./Passport Number
• Telephone Number.
• Date of application
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Domestic livestock, such as farm animals and pets, are part of the cultural heritage of mankind. Animals have been used for food, services, non-food or religious purposes or just as a hobby for thousands of years. Man-made breeding has created livestock that are adapted for different purposes and functions.

Information which might help

• An Act to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals and for that purpose to amend the law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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