1. FIRST TIME TRADER
  2. OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
  3. FULL PROCEDURE
  4. Full procedure for imports of ODS (LGVL Seaport) 1st Time Trader
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Number of steps (23) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register a business  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain a Foreign Investment Approval Certificate (FIAC)  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain a business licence certificate  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain the Singe Window System registration code  (1) expand_more expand_less
To register as an approved importer and obtain an approved facility  (4) 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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Obtain Foreign Investment Approval Certificate (FIAC)
(last modified: 15/04/2021)

Contact details

Entity in charge

Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority (VIPA)

Kumul Highway, MB 9011 , Port Vila
Tel: 00678/24441 / 00678/24096
Email: investment@vipa.org.vu
Website: www.investvanuatu.org
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Certification and Implementation Division - VIPA

Mon: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Tue: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Wed: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Thu: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Fri: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Lashie Tom

Vetting Officer
Tel: 00678/24441
Email: ltom@vanuatu.gov.vu

Expected results

Foreign Investment Approval Certificate (FIAC)

Requirements

1.
Information about business name (original)

Time frame

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

Legal justification

1. Foreign Investment Act, 2019
Foreign Investment Act, 2019
Section 44

Additional information

A copy of the FIAC can be also provided via e-mail

Referral : Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority (VIPA)

Entity in charge

Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority (VIPA)

Kumul Highway, MB 9011 , Port Vila
Tel: 00678/24441 / 00678/24096
Email: investment@vipa.org.vu
Website: www.investvanuatu.org
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Certification and Implementation Division - VIPA

Mon: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Tue: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Wed: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Thu: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Fri: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Gelpen Silas

Manager-Certification and Implementation
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