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  2. USED PERSONAL EFFECTS
  3. FULL PROCEDURE
  4. Concession 290 - Disaster Relief Concession
  5. Full procedure for imports of Used Personal Effects (PV seaport)
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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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Pay application fee
(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 VUV 5,500

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Treatment
VUV 0 -
VUV  1,000 per Cubic metre
Treatment of personal luggage less than 0.5 to 1.0 cubic meter.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  1,500 per Cubic metre
Treatment of personal luggage from 0.5 to 1.0 cubic meter.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  800 per Cubic metre
Additional cubic meter for treatment of personal luggage.
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or  VUV 0 -
VUV  1,000 per Treatment
Treatment of individual risk goods.
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Inspection
VUV 0 -
VUV  1,500 per Inspection
Inspection of personal effects, household effects or baggage up to 0.5 cub meter.
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VUV 0 -
VUV  2,500 per Inspection
Inspection of personal effects, household effects or baggage over 0.5 cub meter but less than shipping container.
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VUV 0 -
VUV  5,500 per Inspection
Inspection of shipping container of personal effects, household effects or baggage.
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VUV 5,500
Inspection of shipping container of general imported goods.
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