In Fiji, the process to obtain a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Permit involves several steps. Applicants must first complete the CITES permit application form, providing details about the species, quantity, and purpose of trade. The completed form, along with supporting documents, is submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change for review. The Ministry then assesses whether the trade complies with CITES regulations and is sustainable. If the application is approved, the permit is issued; if rejected, the applicant is informed of the reasons. The approved CITES permit can be collected in person or sent via email.
Step 1: Prepare the Application
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Applicants must download and complete the application form for the CITES Permit, providing necessary details about the applicant and the nature of the application |
Step 2: Pay the Required Fees
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Pay the required fees to the Consolidated Fund Account in Fiji and collect the receipt as proof of payment. |
Step 3: Visit Ministry of Environment and Submit the Application
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To apply for a permit, Submit the completed form along with the required documents to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The Ministry will review the application and notify the applicant if any documents are missing. If the application is rejected, reasons will be provided via email. |
Step 4: Visit Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Collect the CITES Permit
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The CITES Permit can be collected in person at the Ministry's office or will be sent via email to the applicant. |
| # | Title | Description | Issued By | File |
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| 1 | Form 1- CITES Permit | The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) protects more than 41,000 species of animals and plants to ensure that international trade is legal and biologically sustainable. | Ministry of Environment and Climate Change |
| # | Name | Description | Measure Type | Agency | Comments | Legal Document | Validity To | Measure Class |
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| 1 | Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Permit | Endangered and Protected Species Act 2002 (EPS Act) regulates the domestic and international trade of endangered species by requiring a permit to be applied for before any endangered species can be traded within Fiji or internationally. The EPS Act is the Fiji legislation that implements the multi-lateral treaty CITES or the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Environment and Climate Change | The EPS Act regulates the domestic and international trade for all species that are included in section 3 of the EPS Act. Section 3 of the EPS Act includes all species listed in Appendix I, II or III of CITES as well as species that are listed in Schedule I and II to the EPS Act. | Endangered and Protected Species Act No.29 of 2002 | 0002-12-08 | Good |
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