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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#The application for a wildlife specimen import permit shall be made to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) licensing office at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) office, which is under the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation, and Tourism.[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-environment-natural-resources-conservation-and-tourism Ministry Contact Details]
#Those interested in the permit visit the CITES licensing office, for guidance regarding the import of CITES controlled species and collect,complete the Animal wildlife /import application form, Copies of the Application Form are available for free at the DWNP office or directly download it using this [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/202003/Export%2C_ReExport%2CImport_and_Transit_Permit%5B1%5D%20%282%29_2.pdf Animal wildlife/Import application form link]
#Submit the duly completed form in all respect, attached to the supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page to the DWNP,CITES licensing office.
#Upon submission, the application is checked for completeness and correctness by the CITES licensing officer, if everything is in order the application is processed.
#After processing which in a day, the licensing officer, shall where it is satisfied that an application meets the requirements for the issuance of the permit, issue to the applicant permit subject to such conditions as it may deem fit.
#A person whose application for a permit has been approved, shall while collecting the permit, produce their identification document and pay a permit fee specified against the permit he/she applies for, as the fees differ according to the animal products and species as per Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act of 1992.
 
::'''Please Note:''' 
::*The imported animal will be subjected to physical examination at the border or entry point of the country.
::*Exotic species are not allowed to be imported to Botswana. 
 

==Required Documents==
*Export Permit from the country of departure
*Certified Copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
*Certified Copy of Passport
*Physical Examination report of Animal before export from the country of departure.
*Contact details from the country of departure 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP)''' 
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation, and Tourism 
Headquarters 
Address: Plot 50380 Moedi House, Fairgrounds 
Gaborone 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 3971405 
Fax. (+267) 3180775 
Email: dwnp@gov.bw 
[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-environment-natural-resources-conservation-and-tourism Ministry Contact Details] 
Opening Hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 12:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays. 
 
==Eligibility==
Botswana citizens and non-citizens wishing to import animals (wild animals) in Botswana.However, this service is mostly sed by Game Ranchers. 
 
==Fees==
The prices differ according to the animal products and species as per the Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act of 1992. 
 
==Validity==
The validity of the import permit is mentioned on the permit. 
 
==Documents to Use==
[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/202003/Export%2C_RExport%2CImport_and_Transit_Permit%5B1%5D%20%282%29_2.pdf Animal wildlife /import application form] 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The time frame for processing the application is in a day, provided all the required documents are provided for processing. 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908. 
 
==Required Information==
*Full name of the applicant (importer)
*Identification document details
*Destination address
*Animal spies being imported
*Number/sex of the animals
*Country of origin
*Declaration by the applicant 
 
==Need for the Document==
*This Permit is issued primarily to Game Ranchers that wish to Import animals/wildlife into Botswana.
*The Permit is necessary for the animals to be allowed entry to Botswana. Exotic species are not allowed to be imported to Botswana. 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other informations which might help. 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity. 
 
==External Links==
*[https://www.gov.bw/animals-and-plants/animalwildlife-import-permit Gov.BW. Animal/Wildlife Import Permit] 
*[https://www.botswanatradeportal.org.bw/index.php?r=site/display&id=75#Export%20and%20import%20of%20animals,%20etc.Botswana Trade Portal] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people. 
 
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