Issue an import permit for live fish and aquatic organisms

  • Service Code D1-1-WRA-14-FW
  • Number of Users
    48 Companies
    2 Individuals
  • Number of Transaction
    642 Companies
    2 Individuals
  • Target Audience
    Companies
  • Service Channels

Service Time

The Estimated time to submit a service request : 5 minutes / The time to obtain the service : 1 working day

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Service Description

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 Procedures

To apply for a service over any of the service channels, you should register in the digital services system From here

To obtain the import permit:

  1. Fill-out the electronic form
  2. Electronic payment of service Fee
  3. Issue the permit electronically

To release the consignment:

  1. Fill-out the electronic form
  2. E-Payment
  3. Inspection of the consignment
  4. Issue the release permit electronically

Service Fees

100 AED Request for permission to import consignment of mothers fish larvae or live aquatic organisms
500 AED Request to release the consignment of mothers fish larvae or live aquatic organisms

Required Documents

To obtain the import permit:

  • There are no consignment documents.

To request the release of the consignment:

  • Certificate of origin
  • Health certificate
  • Customs declaration or bill of lading
  • Purchase invoice or packing list

Terms and Conditions

  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