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In terms of the standing regulations under the Animal
Diseases and Parasites Act (Act 13 of 1956) veterinary
import permits are required for the importation of ALL
animals and animal products from foreign countries.
Namibian veterinary import permits can be obtained on
application to the Permits office of the Directorate of
Veterinary Services in Windhoek (Tel (+ 264 61) 2087503;
(+264 61) 208 7547 fax +264 61 2087779). This involves
completing an application form and payment of an
appropriate fee (currently N$ 50 per permit). Payment
can be made at any of the State veterinary Offices and
copies of the receipt faxed together with the
application form to head office in Windhoek. Permits are
generally valid for one importation only.
In general, veterinary import permits consist of a page
which gives permission to import a specified product
subject to conditions specified in the health
certificate part of the permit. The veterinary
authorisation does not absolve the importer from
obtaining other permits required for the importation of
the product(s) which may be required by any other
Namibian law eg Livestock Improvement Permit, Meat Board
Permits, CITES or Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Permits
To be valid, the original health certificate section of
the permit must be completed and signed by authorised
veterinary officials in the exporting country. Only
ORIGINAL permits are acceptable. In exceptional cases
authorisation to use fax copies may be granted.
Special arrangements as a result of a bilateral
agreement apply for imports from South Africa. On the
basis of the agreement small quantities of products for
own consumption may be imported without an import
permit.
The measures are designed to protect the national animal
health status. Epizootic disease outbreaks in many parts
of the world have been linked to illegal imports of
animal and animal products.
1. IMPORT FROM COUNTRIES OTHER THAN SOUTH AFRICA
Animals and animal products may not be imported, or
brought into NAMIBIA for own or commercial use, without
a Namibian veterinary import permit. Applications for
veterinary import permits will be considered, but not
necessarily approved.
The following list of animals and products are given as
examples:
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Raw unprocessed or partially processed trophies
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Manure / animal waste
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Bones, teeth or horns
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Live poultry or birds
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Milk and milk products (cheese)
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Fish
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Horses and horse semen
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Pigs and pig semen and embryos
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Game including cloven hoofed, soliped, elephants,
rhino, hippo
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Zoo animals
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Bovines and bovine semen
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Sheep and goats and semen and embryos
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Bovines and bovine semen and embryos
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Sheep and goats and semen and embryos
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Camelids
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Lagomorphs (rabbits) and rodents
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Reptiles
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Ostriches/emus
2. IMPORTATION OF ANIMALS AND PRODUCTS FOR OWN USE FROM
SOUTH AFRICA INTO NAMIBIA – SPECIAL AGREEMENT
2.1 General conditions
2.1.1 This arrangement is limited to animal products
forming part of travellers’ personal luggage and
intended for their personal use. Such products may not
be sold or disposed of in any way other than by own
consumption / use.
2.1.2 Only limited quantities may be imported (see
Section 2.2.1 to 2.2.7)
2.1.3 In the event of a disease outbreak, this
dispensation will be cancelled without prior notice.
2.1.4 The Directorate of Veterinary Services in Namibia
does not accept any responsibility for the safety of
products imported for own consumption.
2.1.5 Only clean containers may be used for packaging,
e.g. no second-hand hessian / jute bags may be used for
the transport of products e.g. mopani worms.
2.1.6 In order to qualify as a person in terms of this
guideline, the person must be older than 12 years of
age.
2.1.7 These conditions are effective from 1 August 2004.
2.2 Importation of Edible Animal Products for Own
Consumption
The following products for own use may be imported from
South Africa without an import permit or a veterinary
health certificate issued by the South African
veterinary authorities if they originate from areas
outside the FMD control areas.
The limits stipulated in this document apply to
passenger vehicles and trucks. The responsible official
at the port of entry will judge the quantity allowed for
bus passengers. An import permit or a veterinary health
certificate (as the case may be) is required for
quantities exceeding those indicated.
2.2.1 Raw Meat
· 25 kg meat (excluding pork) per passenger vehicle may
be imported without a Namibian import permit or a South
African veterinary health certificate.
· The following quantities of meat for own consumption
may be imported without a Namibian import permit if they
are accompanied by an ORIGINAL health certificate issued
by the South African veterinary authorities.
Mass allowed per passenger vehicle:
Beef 250kg
Mutton 80kg
Equine Meat 300kg
NB The importation of pork and pork products has been
suspended until further notice
2.2.2 Venison:
Less than 25 kg (excludes pork and pork products) No
Namibian import permit or South African veterinary
health certificate is required. Only from FMD free zone
>25 - 500kg per passenger vehicle/light delivery truck
but less than 500kg per hunter /permit Veterinary health
certificate from state vet in South Africa is required.
Only from FMD free zone
Consignments exceeding 500kg of venison per hunter are
not regarded as being imported for own consumption. The
importer must apply for a commercial Namibian veterinary
import permit. The meat must be processed at
establishment approved for export to Namibia.
2.2.3 Biltong /
Less than 10 kg No Namibian import permit or South
African veterinary health certificate is required. Only
from FMD free zone
> 10 kg <100kg per passenger vehicle/light delivery
truck but less than 100kg per hunter /permit Veterinary
health certificate from state vet in South Africa is
required. Only from FMD free zone
Consignments exceeding 100kg of biltong per hunter are
not regarded as being imported for own consumption. The
importer must apply for a commercial Namibian veterinary
import permit.
2.2.5 Other Processed Meats (canned, cooked, polony,
brawn, pies etc)
A total mass of 10 kg per passenger vehicle may be
imported without a Namibian veterinary import permit or
a South African veterinary health certificate. Larger
quantities must be accompanied a Namibian import permit
and a health certificate endorsed by the South African
veterinary authorities.
2.2.6 Dairy Products
Up to 10 kg or litres of dairy products per passenger
vehicle may be imported without a Namibian veterinary
import permit or a South African veterinary health
certificate. Larger quantities must be accompanied a
Namibian import permit and a health certificate endorsed
by the South African veterinary authorities and must
originate from processing plants approved for export to
Namibia. Coffee creamers made from vegetable products as
well as chocolates are exempted from import permits.
2.2.7 Eggs
2˝ dozen per passenger vehicle may be imported without a
Namibian import permit or South African veterinary
health certificate. Larger quantities must be
accompanied by a Namibian import permits and a health
certificate endorsed by the South African veterinary
authorities.
2.3 Dogs and cats: may be imported from South Africa if
accompanied by valid health certificates.
2.4 Horse: – NB with effect from 1 July 2004, a Namibian
veterinary import permit is now required for the import
of horses and other equines from South Africa. A
livestock improvement permit is also required.
2.5 Birds: a Namibian import permit is now required for
the import of all birds from South Africa.
3. Importation of Inedible Animal Products for Own Use
from South Africa
The following products may be imported for own use from
RSA without a Namibian veterinary import permit.
Products must however be accompanied by a valid South
African veterinary health certificate.
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Mats made from fully processed animal skins
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Curios containing hides & skins, and trophies
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Drums covered with dry raw unprocessed skin
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Sjamboks & leather whips
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Mounted trophies
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Bone(s), horns, hooves, claws, antlers or teeth (must
have been treated to ensure that any matter other than
bone, horns, hooves, claws, antlers or teeth is removed)
4. The following products may not be imported, or
brought into Namibia from South Africa for own use,
without a valid Namibian veterinary import permit.
Applications for veterinary import permits will be
considered, but not necessarily approved.
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Any animal or animal product from the foot-and-mouth
disease (FMD) surveillance (red line); buffer or
infected zone of South Africa
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Any edible product where the mass exceeds the limits
prescribed
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Inedible animal products imported for commercial
purposes
(The responsible official at the port of entry
will judge the quantity of inedible products allowed for
own use)
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Raw unprocessed or partially processed trophies
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Manure / animal waste
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Bones, teeth or horns
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Bone meal, carcass meal
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Live animals (excluding dogs, cats)
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Semen and embryos
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Fish (live)
APPLICATION FOR VETERINARY PERMIT FOR ANIMAL/ANIMAL
PRODUCTS INTO NAMIBIA (ACT 13 OF 1956)
Important Notice
a. Applications for permits must be made well in advance
- not less than 3 days before it is required (30 days in
the case of animals or birds requiring quarantine on
arrival in Namibia)
b. This application form must be in CAPITAL letters and
in full. Failure to provide full details will result in
rejection of the application. Please note that this form
is not a permit
c. Unless special arrangements have been made, a permit
is valid for one consignment only and for the period
indicated.
d. Import permits will NOT be granted telephonically.
e. Processed permits will be sent to the postal address
given on the application unless other instructions have
been given. Importer may make arrangement with couriers
to collect permits.
f. Completed forms may be posted to: Permits Office.
Directorate of Veterinary Services. P.O. Bag 12022 Windhoek
or faxed to 061 2087779.
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