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Obtain the Singe Window System registration code  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain an import permit - Biosecurity  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Industrial Permit  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Concession 001 - Industrial Concession  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Concession 002 - Tourism Concession  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain air waybill at Luganville airport  (1) expand_more expand_less
Customs and Biosecurity clearance at Luganville airport  (3) expand_more expand_less
Releasing cargo at Luganville airport  (3) expand_more expand_less

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(last modified: 25/06/2021)

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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Inspection
VUV 0 -
VUV  2,500 per Car
Inspection of used cars
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or  VUV 3,500 -
VUV  3,500 per Trucks
Inspection of used tracks
1 mode_edit
or  VUV 5,000 -
VUV  5,000 per Heavy duty machinery
Inspection of used heavy duty machineries eg. lorries, diggers
1 mode_edit
or  VUV 5,500 -
VUV  5,500 per Bulldozer
Inspection of used bulldozers
1 mode_edit
or  VUV 2,000 -
VUV  2,000 per Inspection
Inspection of used vehicle parts from 0.5 to 1.0 cubic meter
1 mode_edit
or  VUV 3,500 -
VUV  3,500 per Inspection
Inspection of used parts from 1.0 cubic meter
1 mode_edit
or  VUV 500 -
VUV  500 per Item
Inspection of used machineries eg. generators, washing machines
1 mode_edit
Payment methods: Cash, Cheque

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