Permit Information

• PERMIT_POSTED_BY: admin
• PERMIT_POSTED_ON: Oct 24, 2024
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• Category : Africa » Southern Africa
• Description : "The Transit Permit for Livestock and Livestock Products allows farmers to transport animals across Botswana to a destination country, ensuring the animals are free of notifiable diseases like foot and mouth, Newcastle disease, and African swine fever. This permit requires supporting documents from both the origin and destination countries. Joombaah facilitates knowledge to help you navigate the permit process smoothly."
• Phone : (+267) 3689513/3689510
• Email : Moa17755@gov.bw
• Website : https://www.gov.bw/business-compliance-animal-husbandry/issuance-transit-permit-livestock-and-livestock-products

Overview

• "Transit Permit for Livestock and Livestock Products: Botswana - Requirements and Application Process"

  Introduction

  The Transit Permit for Livestock and Livestock Products is an essential document for farmers and businesses in Botswana that need to transport livestock across borders. It ensures that all transported animals meet health and safety standards to prevent the spread of notifiable diseases such as foot and mouth disease, Newcastle disease in poultry, and African swine fever in pigs. Joombaah facilitates knowledge to help you navigate the permit process smoothly.

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Any individual or business with the necessary legal documentation to transport livestock or livestock products across countries.

  Application Process

  1. Visit the Nearest District Veterinary Office or Registered Clearing Agent:
     • Alternatively, you can email DVSpermits@gov.bw or call 002673689510/9513 for assistance.
  2. Submit Required Documents:
     • Provide relevant transit, import, and export permits, along with health certificates as outlined below.

  Supporting Documents Required

  • For General Livestock Transit:

    • Transit permit from other countries en route.
    • Import permit from the destination country.
    • Export permit from the origin country.
    • CITES permit for game animals.

  • For Dogs and Cats:

    • Valid rabies immunization record.
    • Proof of vaccination for kittens and puppies under 3 months old (mother’s vaccination record).
    • Proof that there are no movement restrictions for rabies control in the destination area.
    • Veterinary movement permit.
    • Veterinary health certificate or health card.
    • Rabies certificate.
    • All documents must be in English.

  Permit Fees

  The transit permit is free of charge.

  Processing Time

  The application is processed within one (1) working day.

  Where to Apply

  You can visit any District Veterinary Office in Botswana, or contact the Department of Veterinary Services via email or phone for assistance.