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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)

For import permit:

  1. Fill out the electronic form
  2. E-payment
  3. Checking the documents electronically
  4. Issuing the import permit electronically

For release permit:

  1. Fill out the electronic form
  2. E-payment
  3. Virtual inspection of the consignment
  4. 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country stating that it has no objection to the exit of specimens and their undertaking that these samples have been withdrawn and processed under their supervision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in the Exporting State has no objection to the exit of specimens and their undertaking that these samples have been withdrawn and processed under their supervision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


100 AED for request to issue a permit to import consignment of animal samples 100 AED for request to release the consignment of animal samples for analysis

Service Code

D1-1-AAA-45-Q


Sub Service Type

Animals & Birds


Target audience

  • companies

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Service completion duration

The Estimated time to submit a service request : 5 minutes / 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

D1-1-AAA-45-Q


Guide Video

فيديو تعليمي


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For assistance, get in touch through

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

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