1. EXPORT
  2. SANDALWOOD AND SANDALWOOD PRODUCTS
  3. FULL PROCEDURE
  4. MELANESIAN SPEARHEAD GROUP
  5. Full procedure for exports of Sandalwood and sandalwood products (Port Vila seaport)
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Obtain a Sandalwood License  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain a sandalwood export permit  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain a Phytosanitary Certificate - Biosecurity Port Vila  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain an MSG Certificate  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtaining bill of lading at Port Vila seaport  (1) expand_more expand_less
Customs and Biosecurity clearance at Port Vila seaport  (3) expand_more expand_less
Releasing cargo at Port Vila seaport  (3) expand_more expand_less

Receive Sandalwood License
(last modified: 02/08/2021)

Contact details

Entity in charge

Department of Forestry

Airport Road Private Mail Bag 9064 Port Vila Vanuatu , Port Vila 00678 9064
Tel: 00678 23171 / 00678 5333460
Tel. 1: 00678 23856
Email: forestry@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: https://forestry.gov.vu/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Forestry Operations Section

Mon: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Godfrey Bome

Manager Operations Section
Tel: 00678 23171 / 00678 5333460
Email: gbome@vanuatu.gov.vu

Expected results

Sandalwood License and Conditions

Requirements

1. Bankers Guarantee - forestry
Bankers Guarantee - forestry (original)
2.
Written approval to operate on an island by Director - Forestry
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Payment receipt - Biosecurity

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  10mn
Attention at counter: min   15mn - max   20mn

Additional information

The sandalwood licensee shall maintain a banker's guarantee for the amount specified on the licence during the duration of the licence.

Referral : Department of Forestry

Entity in charge

Department of Forestry

Airport Road Private Mail Bag 9064 Port Vila Vanuatu , Port Vila 00678 9064
Tel: 00678 23171 / 00678 5333460
Tel. 1: 00678 23856
Email: forestry@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: https://forestry.gov.vu/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Forestry Operations Section

Mon: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Godfrey Bome

Manager Operations Section
Tel: 00678 23171 / 00678 5333460
Email: gbome@vanuatu.gov.vu
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