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Issue an import permit for live fish and aquatic organisms

About the Service

Through this service, a permit is issued to import live fish, aquatic organisms, ornamental fish, and broodstock or larvae of fish and aquatic organisms. At the entry port, the consignment will be inspected and will be released after confirming the data listed in the import permit of the consignment and ensuring that it meets the necessary technical requirements (valid for three months from issuance date)

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. To obtain the import permit:

  2. 1. Fill-out the electronic form

  3. 2. Electronic payment of service Fee

  4. 3. Issue the permit electronically

  5. To release the consignment:

  6. 1. Fill-out the electronic form

  7. 2. E-Payment

  8. 3. Inspection of the consignment

  9. 4. Issue the release permit electronically

Required Documents

To obtain the import permit:

  • There are no consignment documents.

To request the release of the consignment:

  • Certificate of origin
  • Health certificate according to the approved attachment
  • Customs declaration or bill of lading
  • Purchase invoice or packing list

    Conditions & Requirements

    1. The establishment must have a license to practice an activity related to the aquatic life sector that includes the activity of importing fish and live aquatic life or a  license for establish an aquaculture production farm
    2. The consignment must match the data listed in the import permit and meet the necessary technical requirements

      Service Fees

      1. Fee Type : Federal
        • 100 AED Request a permit to import consignment of fish brood stock, larvae or live aquatic organisms 100
        Payment Method: Cards
      2. Fee Type : Federal
        • 500 AED Request to release a consignment of fish brood stock, larvae or live aquatic organisms 500
        Payment Method: Cards

      Service channels

      • MOCCAE
      • Ministry of Climate change & Environment Website
      • Zayed International Airport Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
      • Jabel Ali Port Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
      • Dubai Airport Cargo village Center for Veterinary Quarantine
      • Dubai Airport Free Zone Center for Veterinary Quarantine
      • Sharjah Airport Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine

      Target audience

      • Companies
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      Service completion duration

      1. The time to obtain the service: 1 working day

      Number of users - Companies

      عدد المستخدمين - الشركات

      48

      Number of users - Individuals

      عدد المستخدمين - الأفراد

      2

      Number of Transactions - Companies

      عدد المعاملات - الشركات

      644

      Service Code

      122-003-012-000

      Guide Video

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      تحميل الاستمارة

      For assistance, get in touch through

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

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