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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)

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

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


      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


      Service Code

      D1-1-WRA-14-FW


      Sub Service Type

      Aquaculture & Fishing Equipment


      Target audience

      • companies

      Start Service

      Service completion duration

      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

      48

      Number of users - Individuals

      عدد المستخدمين - الأفراد

      2

      Number of Transactions - Companies

      عدد المعاملات - الشركات

      644


      Service Code

      D1-1-WRA-14-FW


      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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