Issuance of Import Permit for Conservation Plants and Plant Remains (CITES Permit Application)

     Those who wish to import conservation plants and plant remains must comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as well as the 1975 Plant Species Act, and the announcement of the Department of Agriculture. The documents required for the application are as follows:

1. National ID card or passport (1 original copy)
2. Certificate of business registration (in case of a legal entity)
3. Import-related documents (1 original copy)
   • These may include CITES Export Permit or Phytosanitary Certificate from the country of origin or Certificate of Origin from the country of origin, depending on the type or list of plants to be imported.
4. Letter of Authorization (in case of delegating authority to another person).
   • A 10 Baht stamp duty is required for one-time authorization.
   • A 30 Baht stamp duty for more than one-time authorization.
5. Application form for Import and Export Permit (Form Por Por 13).

     Criteria, Steps, and Conditions for Issuing Import Permits for Protected Plants and Plant Remnants:

1. The procedure, as outlined in the manual, takes no more than one hour, counting from the time complete and correct supporting documents are submitted until the import permit for protected plants and plant remnants is signed. 
2. The one-hour timeframe is applicable for no more than 10 types of protected plants.
3. There must be evidence showing the import of protected plants.
4. In case officers have doubts about the submitted documents, they can notify the applicant to provide further clarification.
5. If the application or accompanying documents are incomplete, incorrect, and can't be immediately rectified, both the recipient of the application and the applicant must sign a record of the discrepancies and a list of documents, with a timeframe set for the applicant to correct the deficiencies. If the applicant fails to make the corrections within the given timeframe, the recipient of the application will cancel the application.

     Procedures: 

1. Submit the application form for the Import, Export, or Transit Permit for Protected Plants or Plant Remnants (Application Form Por Por 13) along with supporting documents via the Department of Agriculture's website or in person.
2. Officials will verify the documents for correctness and accept the application.
3. Officials will inspect and ensure the protected plants align with the permit details and consider issuing the permit.
4. The authorized person will sign the permit.
5. Officials will inform the applicant about the payment of the fee.
6. Receive the permit.

     Fee:

     The fee for one permit is 100 Baht.

Data updated on May 17, 2023.
Source: The Digital Government Development Agency
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