South African visitors who come to Namibia and who plan to take fish home are advised to apply for a permit at least two weeks in advance at the offices of Marine and Coastal Management, Fore Trust Building, Martin Hammerslachway, Foreshore, Roggebaai, Cape town.

Application should be done in writing and should include the following information:
a) Dates when you plan to leave and return to South Africa;
b) To which country you are going;
c) Physical address in South Africa;
d) Contact number in south Africa;
e) In what state you plan to import the fish.

A permit costs R120.00

For further information please contact the following fax number: 021-4023367 - contact person: Heidie Coetzee
e-mail: hcoetzee@deat.gov.za
or
contact your local Fishery Control Officer