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  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

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Pay export permit fee
(last modified: 02/08/2021)

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

Administration 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

Vicky Nangof

Permit Officer
Tel: +678 23519
Email: vnangof@vanuatu.gov.vu

Expected results

Government Receipt Cashier

Requirements

1. Application for sandalwood export permit
Application for sandalwood export permit (original)
A completed form.

Cost VUV 2,300

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VUV 2,300
Payment methods: Cash, Cheque

Time frame

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

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

Stephen Jonah

Forestry Finance Officer
Tel: 00678 5333460 / 00678 23171
Email: forestry@vanuatu.gov.vu