Import of Birds and Poultry
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SPECIAL PERMIT Birds (including poultry) should not be brought into Hong Kong (either import or transshipment/transit) unless a Special Permit to do so is obtained in advance from this Department. THE RELEVANT ORDINANCE The Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance Cap. 139 is enforced by this Department through regulating the import of animals and birds for the prevention and introduction of animal diseases into Hong Kong. APPLICATION PROCEDURES The applicant should submit Special Permit (For Importation/Transit/Transshipment of Animals and Birds) Application Form – Form No. AF240 An animal trader licence must be obtained in advance if the pet birds are imported for commercial marketing. For details, please click the icon of animal business on the website: www.pets.gov.hk Applicants have to show their Hong Kong Identity Card or passport when submitting the application. For postal application, applicants have to submit the application form, cheque together with a photocopy of Hong Kong Identity Card or passport. Please note that the submitted documents will not be returned. PAYMENT OF PERMIT FEE Fee must be paid at the time of the application. The fee for the first 50 birds is HK$344 and HK$78 for every additional 50 birds. Crossed local cheque or e-payment is acceptable for local application. For details regarding the e-payment, please contact our officer at Tel: 2150 7065. For overseas application, the fee should be paid by a bank draft in Hong Kong currency payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region". The bankdraft must be drawn upon a licenced bank in Hong Kong. WHERE TO APPLY Either in person or by post to: Permit & Certification Section (Counter No. 10), Import & Export Division, 5th Floor, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Office hours: Applicant can also apply for the Special Permit through the Trade Single Window. More information can be viewed at www.tradesinglewindow.hk. PROCESSING TIME 3 working days, subject to provision of all required information (i.e. it takes 5 working days from the date of receipt of application and permit fee to the date of issue).
DISPATCH OF PERMIT By ordinary mail (local) or air mail (overseas) to the address as indicated in the application form. Please enclose a self-addressed envelope together with the application (No stamp is required). To avoid postal delay, the applicant may choose to pick up the permit at the licensing office in person or by an appointed agent. The permit will not be dispatched by fax. OVERSEAS APPLICATION To minimise inconvenience and to expedite urgent applications, overseas applicants may nominate a person or agent in Hong Kong to apply for the permit on their behalf. VALIDITY OF THE PERMIT Valid for 6 months and for one consignment only. Animals must be imported on or before the expiry date of the permit. If extension is required, application and fee must be submitted before the permit expired. The permit will only be extended for 30 days in every application, and it takes 3 working days for the extension process from the date of receipt of application and fee. IMPORT REQUIREMENTS All permit terms and conditions must be fully complied with. Please download:
TRANSSHIPMENT OF BIRDS Special permits are required for transshipment of birds and poultry (involving change of aircraft or mode of transport in Hong Kong). If the birds remain in the same aircraft or vessel, a Special Permit is not required. However, importers must comply with the requirements imposed by the country/place of destination. If in doubt, please contact your transportation company or airline company. REMINDER
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