The CITES Permit is issues by FVA, IED, Wildlife Regulatory Branch (CITES) and Plant Regulatory Branch (Plant Health) to regulate import/export/re-export of CITES wildlife or plants and their parts and deriavatives.
Please familiarise yourself with the following before you apply for a new 'B' Certificate (Non CITES Species).
If you are submitting the supporting documents online, please get them ready in soft copy format. Alternatively, you may submit them offline (i.e. via fax, over the counter).
Time and information needed to apply online
*This form may take you 5-10 minutes to fill in.
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If you have any queries, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Please call any CITES officers should you require further clarification or assistance.
| Tel No. |
| 62270670 |
| 63257646 |
- Re-export must be in compliance with CITES and AVA’s regulations.
- Applicant must comply with the requirements or conditions imposed by the importing country.
- Applicant is to ensure that the correct documentation accompanies the outgoing consignment.
- The original permit or certificate must accompany the shipment.
- AVA reserves the right to reject an application if the information provided in the application is false or is not in accordance with our re-export regulations.
- All unused or expired certificates or permits must be returned to the Wildlife Regulatory Branch at 5, Maxwell Road, Tower Block MND Complex, #02-03, Singapore 069110.
- All carbon copies of the certificates or permits must be returned to the Wildlife Regulatory Branch at 5, Maxwell Road, Tower Block MND Complex, #02-03, Singapore 069110.
- No refund would be catered for any unused or expired certificate or permit.
- Applicant must agree and comply with the terms and conditions for certificate application before proceeding with any application.
- AVA has the right to amend any existing conditions and/or impose further conditions as and when it deems necessary.
a. Definition of CITES
“CITES” is the acronym for the Convention on International Trade In Endangered Species of Wild Fauna And Flora. It is an international agreement to ensure that trade ceases to threaten wildlife with extinction. Singapore became a signatory to CITES in 1986 and regulates trade in endangered species through a system of permits.
b. Definition of CITES Species
“CITES Species” means any species of animal or plant, dead or alive or parts, products and derivatives which is listed in any of the CITES Appendices – CITES Appendix I, II, or III.
c. Non-CITES Species
Non-CITES species refer to species that are not classified in any of the Appendices of the Convention. Only the populations of ostriches in Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, the Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and the Sudan are included in Appendix I. All other populations are not included in the Appendices. Only parts (eg skins) and products (eg handbags) made from non-CITES ostriches may be traded. And only parts and products made from non-CITES reptiles may be re-exported.
d. Definition of re-export
"Re-export" means export of any specimen or product of that specimen that had previously been imported into Singapore. B certificates are applicable to commercial re-export of non-CITES reptilian and ostrich parts (eg skins) and manufactured products (eg handbags, wallets etc) only.
e. Permittee, Consignor/Consignee
"Permittee" refers to the applicant or person or company who is importing, exporting or re-exporting the specimen(s). For re-export, "consignee" refers to the overseas person or company who is the importing or receiving party for the specimen(s) from Singapore. It may also refer to the person or company (ie. permittee) who is transporting the specimen to another country.
h. Purpose
The following codes should be used – T for commercial, Z for zoos, G for botanical gardens, Q for circuses and traveling exhibitions, S for scientific purposes, H for hunting trophies, P for personal, M for medical, E for education, N for reintroduction or introduction into the wild and B for breeding in captivity or artificial propagation, L for law enforcement / judicial / forensic
i. Scientific name and common name
Indicate the scientific or Latin name (genus and species, or subspecies) of specimen(s) and its common name.
j. Description and markings
Describe, as precisely as possible, the specimen(s) entering trade (eg live animals, plants, skins, seedlings, wallets, shoes, etc). If the specimen is marked (eg tags, identifying marks, rings, etc), indicate the number and type of mark.
k. Appendix Number
Enter the number of the Appendix of the Convention (I, II or III) in which the species is listed. If it is a non-CITES species, please select "NON-CITES".
l. Source of the Specimen
Source refers to where the specimen (live, parts & derivatives) was obtained and the following codes indicate the source of the specimens.
W = specimens taken from the wild
R = specimens originating from a ranching operation
D = Appendix I animals captive bred or plants artificially propagated for
commercial purposes, and originate from CITES-registered operations
A = artificially propagated plants
C = Appendix I animals bred in captivity for non-commercial purposes or
captive bred Appendix II/III species
F = F1 generation of animals born in captivity
U = source unknown (must be justified)
I = confiscated or seized specimens
O = Pre-convention specimen
m. Quantity and units
Please indicate quantity and units for the specimen(s) that enter trade.
n. Country of origin
The country of origin is that country in which the specimens were taken from the wild or bred in captivity or artificially propagated. Indicate the number of the permit or certificate of the exporting country and the date of issuance.
o. Country of last re-export
The country of last re-export is the country from which the specimens were re-exported before entering the country in which the present document is issued. Enter the number of the re-export certificate of the country of last re-export and its date of issuance. If this is not available, applicant may leave this field blank for non-CITES species of reptiles and ostrich.
a. When do I need to apply for a B certificate?
Anyone (usually a commercial skin or products exporter) who wishes to re-export commercial consignments of non-CITES reptilian and ostrich parts (eg skins) and manufactured products (eg handbags, wallets etc) may need to apply for the B certificates from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) to accompany shipments to the country of destination. The B certificates may be required to be produced at customs clearance in the country of destination.
b. How do I apply for a B certificate?
Application for a CITES permit can be done online via our website at www.ava.gov.sg or at the self-service computer terminal located at our office at 5, Maxwell Road, Tower Block MND Complex #02-03, Singapore 069110.
c. What do I need to submit?
You are required to submit only the application form.
d. How soon can my application be processed?
The usual time taken for processing an application with all required fields and supporting documents submitted is 2 working days. Any incomplete or incorrect submission may delay the processing time or may render the application to be rejected.
e. How much does the B certificate cost and for how long is it valid?
Each B certificate costs SG$27. The B certificate is valid for 3 months from the date of issuance and may be extended for another 3 months provided that the permit has not expired. Each permit is valid for one consignment only. The certificate is valid for use only if the species and description of specimen(s) on the certificate matches the consignment.
f. Can I get my permit sooner and how much would it cost?
An application for B certificate that is to be processed and approved on the same working day that AVA receives the application or request will be considered as an "express service". A surcharge that is equivalent to the cost of the certificate will be imposed.
g. What happens if I need to make amendments to my application after I have submitted my application?
If you need to make amendments to your application after submission, you can either fax your letter of request to the Wildlife Regulatory Branch, CITES Section at fax: 63257646 or call any of the CITES officers at tel: 62270670 to inform them of the change. Please note that no charge would be imposed if the amendment is made before issuance of the permit.
h. What happens if I need to make amendments after I've collected my permit?
It is the onus of the applicant to ensure that all information submitted is correct and accurate. However, if amendments are required after the permit has been printed and issued, a service charge of $8.50/request will be imposed. Please note that only the "Consignee/Consignor" and "Quantity" fields can be amended. All requests for amendments must be accompanied by a letter of request from the applicant to be sent to the Wildlife Regulatory Branch, CITES Section either by fax or by post.
j. Who can I contact for more information?
For further details, you may contact any of the Wildlife Regulatory Branch, CITES officers at tel: 62270670 or fax: 63257646. Our office is located at: 5, Maxwell Road, Tower Block MND Complex, #02-03, Singapore 069110.