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  1. Import
  2. USED PERSONAL EFFECTS
  3. FULL PROCEDURE
  4. Concession 290 - Disaster Relief Concession
  5. Full procedure for imports of Used Personal Effects (PV seaport)
info This step is completed by Customs broker
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Number of steps (14) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain residence visa (Optional for returning resident)  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain an Import Permit - Biosecurity  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Concession 290 - Disaster Relief Concession  (2) 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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Declare cargo (Single Window System)
(last modified: 07/05/2025)

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Contact details

Entity in charge

Single Window Team

Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni Vanuatu Business. Private Mail Bag 9056, VOIP: 2361 Telephone: 33093 Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu , Port Vila
Tel: 00678 33093
Email: Email: swnpt@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: Website: https://singlewindow.gov.vu
Directions: Google maps

Expected results

SAD - import VSEA
Assessment - VSEA

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Commercial Invoice
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bill of lading (w/port stamp)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Packing List (original)

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  10mn
Attention at counter: min   15mn - max   30mn

Additional information

Once your declaration is submitted, the system will indicate if this import will need to go through the Biosecurity Officers as well. Your Customs Broker should advice you to see Biosecurity (if needed) before coming to Customs Office.

Referral : Single Window Team

Entity in charge

Single Window Team

Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni Vanuatu Business. Private Mail Bag 9056, VOIP: 2361 Telephone: 33093 Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu , Port Vila
Tel: 00678 33093
Email: Email: swnpt@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: Website: https://singlewindow.gov.vu
Directions: Google maps