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Export of local aquatic organisms products

About the Service

Through this service, a permit is issued to export a consignment of local aquatic products out of the UAE. This includes local wild fish, fish produced in aquaculture farms in the UAE, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic organisms. (Valid for 1 month from the permit 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. 1. Fill-out the electronic form 2. E-Payment 3. Review the application and complete the procedures electronically 4. Issue the export permit electronically

Required Documents

    • Packing declaration which lists the type and quantity of aquatic organisms’ products intended for export

    For air and marine shipments, the following document is required:

    • Packaging certificate issued from a fish processing factory which lists the consignment information such as aquatic products type and quantity

    Conditions & Requirements

    1. The establishment must have a license to practice an activity related to the aquatic life sector that includes the activity: exporting local aquatic life products.
    2. The export of all sharks and rays is prohibited throughout the year.
    3. The export of the following species (Carangoides bajad, Gnathonodon speciosus, Rhabdosargus sarba, Digramma pictum, Siganus canaliculatus, Gerres longirostris, Scomberoides commersonnianus) is prohibited throughout the year.
    4. The export of shark fins is prohibited.
    5. Aquaculture farms are permitted to export their products  from the same farms throughout the year after having a license to practice an activity related to the aquatic life sector which includes the activity of exporting local aquatic life products.

    Service Fees

    1. طلب إذن تصدير أو اعادة تصدير إرسالية أحياء مائية محلية أو غير محلية (لكل طن) 300Payment Method:

    Service channels

    • MOCCAE
    • Ministry of Climate change & Environment Website
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    Service completion duration

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

    Number of users - Companies

    عدد المستخدمين - الشركات

    33

    Number of users - Individuals

    عدد المستخدمين - الأفراد

    7

    Number of Transactions - Companies

    عدد المعاملات - الشركات

    1950

    Service Code

    122-003-023-000

    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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