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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 Luganville  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain an MSG Certificate  (3) 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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Submit application
(last modified: 02/08/2021)

Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

5 mn  -  15 mn
1 day  -  2 days

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

Requirements

1. Application for a Sandalwood license
Application for a Sandalwood license (original)
A completed form.
2.
Equivalent Instrument to Bankers Guarantee (original)
Completed and signed by the Bank Manager.

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: max  5mn
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   10mn
Waiting time until next step: min   1 day - max   2 days

Additional information

There are specific sessions to harvest sandalwood. Normally the state law office facilitates or prepares the order for the Minister's Approval.

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