Processing of CITES Permit Applications for the Import of Wildlife, Including By-Products and Derivatives

Name of Agency

Biodiversity Management Bureau

Frontline Services

Processing of CITES Permit Applications for the Import of Wildlife, Including by-products and Derivatives

Schedule of Availability of Service:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. without noon break

Fees/Charges

Inspection Fee: P150.00

How to Avail the Service

Step	Applicant/Client	Services Provider	Duration of Activity	Person in Charge	Documentary Requirements
1	File application together with requirements	Receive and forward documents to Wildlife Regulation Section (WRS)	– 1 hour	Records Unit	Duly accomplished application form. Export permit. For live specimens, Phytosanitary (for wild plants)/Veterinary Certificate (for wild animals) issue by the authorized agency of the country origin.
		Evaluate documents Documents complete? If no, go to step 2.	– 2 hours	CITES Officer, WRS
2	Receive the incomplete application	If Yes. Prepare Order of Payment.	– 15 minutes	CITES Officer, WRS
3	Pay the required fees	Receive payment and issues Official Receipt	– 15 minutes	Cashier Unit
4	Present the original copy of the Official Receipt of WRS	Receive the original copy of Official Receipt	– 5 minutes	CITES Officer, WRS
		Draft Import Permit	– 2 hours	CITES Officer, WRS
		Review, initial and endorse permit to the Chief, Wildlife Resource Division	– 1 hour	Chief, WRS
		Review, initial and endorse permit to the Assistant Director’s Office	– 1 hour	Chief, Wildlife Resources Division
		Approve/sign permit and forward signed permit to Records Unit	– 1 hour	Director
		Affix permit number, CITES and agency seal, and date of issuance and expiry	– 20 minutes	Records Unit
		Release permit to the applicant	– 20 minutes	Records Unit
		Sign the Transmittal Letter		CENRO
5	Applicant receive the original copy of CITES Import Permit

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