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  4. Concession 280 - COM Decision Concession
  5. Full procedure for imports of Timber (LGVL seaport)
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Obtain an import Permit - Biosecurity Port Vila  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Concession 280 - COM Decision Concession  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain bill of lading at Luganville seaport  (1) expand_more expand_less
Customs and Biosecurity clearance at Luganville seaport  (3) expand_more expand_less
Releasing cargo at Luganville seaport  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Receive Import Permit
(last modified: 17/11/2021)

Contact details

Entity in charge

Biosecurity Vanuatu

Airport, road Port Vila , Port Vila
Tel: +678 23519
Email: biosecurity@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: https://biosecurity.gov.vu/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Cashier - Biosecurity

Mon: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Tue: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Wed: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Thu: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Fri: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

O Dette Robert

Biosecurity cashier
Tel: 00678 23519
Email: orobert@vanuatu.gov.vu

Expected results

Payment receipt - Biosecurity

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Import Permit Request form - Biosecurity (original)
A completed form.
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Phytosanitary certificate of the exporter country (original)

Cost

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Cost detail

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Fumigation
VUV 0 -
VUV  3,000 per Certificate
Inspection certificate for artifacts, timber and furniture for commercial use.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  800 per Cubic metre
Fumigation for additional cubic meter of timber at a quarantine station.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  2,000 per Cubic metre
Fumigation of Timber with methyl Bromide outside a quarantine station.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  1,000 per Cubic metre
Fumigation for additional cubic meter of timber outside a quarantine station.
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Inspection certificate
VUV 0 -
VUV  1,500 per Cubic metre
Fumigation of Timber with methyl Bromide at a quarantine station.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  1,000 per Certificate
Inspection certificate for artifacts, timber and furniture for personal use.
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Inspection
VUV 0 -
VUV  3,000 per Consignment
Inspection of export or import of timber poles, plywood or other timber products for personal use.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  6,000 per Consignment
Inspection of export or import of timber poles, plywood or other timber products for commercial use.
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Payment methods: Cash, Cheque
The Prescribed fees for plant quarantine and phytosanitary services are set out under column II of Table A for each items outlined under Column I.

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: max  5mn
Attention at counter: max   5mn

Referral : Biosecurity Vanuatu

Entity in charge

Biosecurity Vanuatu

Airport, road Port Vila , Port Vila
Tel: +678 23519
Email: biosecurity@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: https://biosecurity.gov.vu/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Principal Office (Biosecurity)

Mon: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Tue: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Wed: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Thu: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Fri: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Leisongi Bulesulu

Acting Principal Biosecurity Officer
Tel: +678 23519
Email: lbulesulu@vanuatu.gov.vu