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Import of animal samples

About the Service

Through this service an import permit is obtained by approving the importation of animal samples for laboratory tests from outside the country (except animal samples under CITES agreement annexes), this permission is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. These samples are inspected at the port of entry and released after confirming their compliance with the conditions and specifications


Service Process

To apply for a service over any of the service channels, you should register in the digital services system للتقديم على طلب عبر أي من قنوات تقديم الخدمة، يتطلب تسجيل حساب في نظام الخدمات الرقمية From here(من هنا)
  1. For import permit:

  2. Fill out the electronic form

  3. E-payment

  4. Checking the documents electronically

  5. Issuing the import permit electronically

  6. For release permit:

  7. Fill out the electronic form

  8. E-payment

  9. Virtual inspection of the consignment

  10. Issue release permit electronically


Required Documents

For import permit:

  • No objection letter / certificate from the Veterinary Authority in the Exporting country stating that it has no objection to the exit of specimens and their undertaking that these samples have been withdrawn and processed under their supervision

    For release permit:

    • No required document 

    Conditions & Requirements

    1. The facility must have a veterinary facility license (veterinary diagnostic facilities - veterinary laboratories) in addition to the competent government authorities
    2. The Veterinary Authority in the Exporting State has no objection to the exit of specimens and their undertaking that these samples have been withdrawn and processed under their supervision

    Service Fees

    1. Fee Type : FederalRequest to issue a permit to import a consignment of animal samples 100Payment Method: Cards
    2. Fee Type : FederalRequest to release a consignment of animal samples for analysis 100Payment Method: Cards

    Service channels

    • Ministry of Climate change & Environment Website
    • MOCCAE
    • Jabel Ali Port Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Ras Al Khaimah Airport Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Dubai Airport Cargo village Center for Veterinary Quarantine
    • Dubai Airport Free Zone Center for Veterinary Quarantine
    • Zayed International Airport Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
    • Khalifa Port Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
    • Khatm Al Shaklah Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
    • Mazyad Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
    • Al Guwaifat Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
    • Hatta Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Al Maktoum Airport Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Al Hamriya Port Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Khalid Port Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Khatm Al Malaha Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Al Darah Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Sharjah Airport Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Wam border center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
    • Fujairah Port Center for Veterinary Quarantine

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    Service completion duration

    1. The time to obtain the service : 4 working days

    Number of users - Companies

    عدد المستخدمين - الشركات

    5

    Number of users - Individuals

    عدد المستخدمين - الأفراد

    0

    Number of Transactions - Companies

    عدد المعاملات - الشركات

    35


    Service Code

    122-003-035-000


    Guide Video

    فيديو تعليمي


    Download Form

    تحميل الاستمارة


    For assistance, get in touch through

    Call: 800 3050
    Email: info@moccae.gov.ae

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