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  1. Import
  2. PLANT AND PLANT PRODUCTS
  3. FULL PROCEDURE
  4. Concession 290 - Disaster Relief Concession
  5. Full procedure for imports of Plant and Plant products (PV airport)
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Obtain an import permit - Biosecurity Port Vila  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Concession 290 - Disaster Relief Concession  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain airway bill at Port Vila airport  (1) expand_more expand_less
Customs and Biosecurity clearance at Port Vila airport  (3) expand_more expand_less
Releasing cargo at Port Vila airport  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain an import permit - Biosecurity Port Vila  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Submit release documents
(last modified: 04/06/2024)

Contact details

Entity in charge

Vanuatu Terminal Services - Port Vila

Bauer field International Airport P.o.Box 7115 PORT VILA - Vanuatu SW Pacific , Port Vila 00678 7115
Tel: 00678 26783
Tel. 1: 00678 26784
Email: vts@vli.aero
Website: https://www.vts.vu
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

VTS Import Cargo operation Office

Mon: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Tue: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Wed: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Thu: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Fri: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
The office is also open during flight arrivals in unsocial hours, weekends and public holidays

Person in charge

Jean michel

VTS import Officer
Tel: 00678 26783
Email: jmichel@vts.vu

Expected results

Proof of release AWB

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
AWB with VTS paid stamp - Port Vila (original)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Release order VAIR (original)

Time frame

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

Referral : Vanuatu Terminal Services - Port Vila

Entity in charge

Vanuatu Terminal Services - Port Vila

Bauer field International Airport P.o.Box 7115 PORT VILA - Vanuatu SW Pacific , Port Vila 00678 7115
Tel: 00678 26783
Tel. 1: 00678 26784
Email: vts@vli.aero
Website: https://www.vts.vu
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

VTS Import Cargo operation Office

Mon: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Tue: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Wed: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Thu: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
Fri: 08:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:30
The office is also open during flight arrivals in unsocial hours, weekends and public holidays

Person in charge

Smithy Samuel

VTS Cargo Operational Manager
Tel: 00678 26783
Email: ssamuel@vts.vu