Nigeria - Import Wildlife Specimen

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To import Wildlife Specimen from Nigeria, the applicant has to first register as a Wildlife specimen importer with the Federal Ministry of Environment.
2. The address and contact details of the office can be found in the following page: contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for registration as a Wildlife specimen Importer.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form with required details and information in respective fields under relevant sections.
6. Attach the required documents with the completed application form and submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
7. Also, pay the required fees for the registration as directed by the officials.
8. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
9. An inspection will also take place at the organizational premises of the exporter by the Environmental officers.
10. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the Registration Certificate.
11. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a formal notification from the office and the applicant can collect it by any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of company’s registration
• Electronic form M
• Laboratory analysis report of the specimen
• Veterinary in-transit permit (if required)
• Certification from Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
• Proof/receipt of payment
• Any supporting document (as required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigeria Customs Service - Head Office,
Abidjan Street, Wuse,
P.M.B. 26,
Zone 3,
Abuja – FCT.
Tel: 09 4621597, 4621598, 4621599
Mobile: 07037891156
Fax: 09 5234694
Email: [email protected]
Website Nigeria Customs Service Zonal Headquarters Contacts

Federal Ministry of Environment - Headquarters ,
Mabushi 900108, Abuja
Tel:00012356987
Email : [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

• Any organization in Nigeria, that wishes to involve in Wildlife Specimen import for commercial purpose, can apply.
• The specimen to be imported should be in the list of permitted specimen with respect to the Protection of Endangered Species in International Trade Regulations.

Reference: regulations

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely to help with the application process thereby reducing the time spent on processing as much as possible.

Required Information

• Applicant’s particulars
• Incorporation particulars
• Exportation registration number
• Animal profile
• DNA and blood group of the animal
• Specimen particulars
• Banking details
• Identification document number

Need for the Document

Any Nigerian importer, who intends to involve in import of Wildlife specimen for commercial purpose, must obtain a permit from the Federal Ministry of Environment.

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