Apply for Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) in Jamaica
By Yourself
- To apply to apply for an application for the Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) to apply for the EPL, go to the Mines and Geology Division under the Ministry of Transport and Mining. Contact MGD via this link: Mines and Geology Division (MGD) through here: Link
- Find the application form on the register at the Mines and Geology Division in person or download it you download it from the MGD website using this hyperlink: Link you can also download the application form directly from the following link: Link
- Fill out the application correctly and attach all required documents listed under the “Required Documents” section further down.
- Check out MGD office MGD office and fill out your application for verification to MGD registry service section. MGD registry service department.
- The official will examine the application to ensure accuracy and to determine if the location that is being sought for is covered and is not protected by an EPL
- Once you have verified the application, bring the completed application along with the fee specified at the accounting clerk who will issue a receipt and recommends that you file the applications with the Registrar.
- Send the entire request to the registry, who will register your application in the Prospecting License Register. They they will issue a number the application. Afterwards, the registrar will prepare an application file for you to submit the application.
- The file is then forwarded directly to the commissioner of Mines to be recommended by the Commissioner of Mines.
- Following the instructions of the Commissioner The Commissioner’s instructions, along with the specifics of the application have been ready to be published in the daily paper and the Gazette at your expense.
- Following a period of three weeks following the date of announcement of the notice in the Gazette Three copies of the licence will be given by the Commissioner the Permanent Secretary for review and submission to the Minister for his approval and after that, the license will be granted to you.
- Within one week from the date of granted license, you have to submit at least one week after the grant of the license a letter of Guarantee or a payment in the amount of 20 thousand dollars, using the prescribed form supplied from the GMD. The guarantee will be used to pay the costs of damages to property or removal of hazardous conditions resulting from prospecting.
Documents required for Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL)
- Financial statements
- Complete the application form
- Receipt for payment of application fee
- Documents such as Memorandums of Agreement and articles of incorporation (for the company)
- Map of locationTopographic map – 4 copies of map in 1:50,000 scale, with approximate area in square kilometers. Be aware that area must not exceed greater than 18 square meters and must be rectangular in form.
Office Locations and Contacts
Mines and Geology Division
Address: Hope Gardens p.o. box 141,Hope Gardens Kingston 6,Jamaica, W.I.
phone: (876) 927-1936-40
Fax: (876) 977-1204
Email: commissioner@mgd.gov.jm
Website:Link
Contact Information: Link
Ministry of Transport and Mining
Address: Address: Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10.
Tel: 754-1900-1, or 754-2590-3.
Fax: 754-2595
Email: ps@mtw.gov.jm
Web: Link
What are all the Eligibility
- A person who is a holder of legitimate Prospecting Rights.
Fees
- The fee for application for EPL is $ 10,000.00
Validity
- This license lasts for a year, subject to renewal at expiration of the period.
Documents to Utilize
- Application form: Link
Processing Time
- Within a month
Instructions
- A total that is twenty-thousand dollars or any other amount decided by the Commissioner should be paid as a security that the owner of an Exclusive Prospecting Licence will remedy any harm done by the land. The amount is refundable after the successful conclusion of the period that is the Exclusive Prospecting Licence, if there is no unresolved claim(s).
The Information You Need
- Names
- Nationality
- Address
- Contacts
- Locations details
- Measurements
Documentation is needed
- The owner of the Exclusive Prospecting Licence has the sole right to prospect in the particular mineral (s) that are specified in the licence, on the land that is within the boundaries of his licence
External Links
- Mines and Geology Division: Link
Source
Procedure
Application In Person
- If you want to apply for an Export Health Certificate for Dogs, Cats, and Birds, you must visit the Veterinary Service Division (VSD) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MOA). Check out the VSD contact information under the “Office Contacts & Locations” section further down.
- Be sure to notify VSD VSD of your intentions to export your horses or other animals in writing via an email at vsdpermits@gmail.com or sent by fax the information to (876) 977-0885.
- The VSD will provide you with the regulations for exporting an animal you want to export to the import country. They will also ask that you confine the animal to a quarantine facility.
- Find a quarantine site and notify that VSD that the site is in place. the VSD will then approve that area or decide on a better site to quarantine the animal that is to be exported.
- The VSD will observe the treatment of the animal during the quarantine time and conduct an inspection of the animal at the conclusion of the quarantine period and write an account of the inspection
- In the event that the animal’s condition is deemed to be healthy and the import conditions are met the quarantine is complete and the owner will then be informed by the VSD However, in the event that the animal isn’t declared to be healthy, or fails to meet the import requirements, additional quarantine is needed by the VSD
- After a successful quarantine and subsequent registration for the certificate of export for the horse or other food animal at the VSD
- Download the application form to obtain an export health certificate at the MOA’s office, or download it directly from their website: Link (please look up “Application for Export Health Certificate” to find the form) You can download the form as well by clicking the following link: Link
- The first step is to obtain all required documents and certificates of the animal you want to export, such as the import permission from the country you are importing to.
- Fill in your application and include the supporting documents listed within the “Required Documents” section to it.
- Complete the application and the completed application to The Permit Office, Veterinary Services Division (VSD) 193 Old Hope Road, in person, or scan and email to: email: vsdpermits@gmail.com or sent by fax the application to (876) 977-0885. Be aware that the information on your TRN is required.
- Once you have submitted your application upon receipt of your application, the VSD will review your application along with the supporting documents to determine if the application is in compliance with the standard.
- If the application is not valid If the document is insufficient, the VSD will notify you on what to do to meet the standard and, if the application is valid and valid, you will be issued a payment advisory note. VSD will issue an informational note regarding payment for the certificate. You must pay the cost.
- The application fee for the health certificate to export in the VSD cashier using cash, debit, the company’s cheque or credit card or manager’s check, and get the receipt for payment
- After payment, an health certificate for export will be given to you.
Documents that are required
- Complete the application form
- Medical records from a licensed veterinarian for animals
- Reception of payment
- Identification documents
- Certificate of registration for a facility
- Import permit
All the specifications outlined in VSD. VSD
Office Locations and Contacts
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
Address Address: 4 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 968-7116
Fax: (876) 960-7422
Hope Gardens, Kingston 6, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 927-1731-50 / (876) 619-1731
Fax: (876) 927-1904
Email: psecoffice@micaf.gov.jm
Website: Link
The hours of operation are Monday through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.Fridays8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
Veterinary Services Division
193 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Phone: (876) 977-2489/2492; 927-0594
Phone Number for Fax: (876) 977-0885
Email: vsdpermits@moa.gov.jm
Website: Link
Eligibility
- Exporters registered with the embassy who want to obtain an export health certification to Horses and Food Animals
Fees
- Export health certificates J$2,000
- Reprinting or duplicated export health certificates for commercial or domestic use: J$1,000.00
Documents to Utilize
- Application form: Link
Instructions
- A request for an Export Health Certificate must be filled out and sent to the VSD to set up an appointment to inspect for export. An appointment to inspect of exports with the veterinarian of the government of all living animals will be required at least 48 hours prior to departure. Animals that are being exported are required to attend the scheduled appointment, along with any supporting veterinary medical documents from a private veterinarian licensed to practice medical veterinary in Jamaica.
- You must be an licensed exporter registered with JAMPRO to be eligible for an export certificate.
Requirements Information
- Name of the exporter
- Importing country
- Name of the importer
- Address of the exporter and importer
- The type of product that will be exported
- Contact details
- Description
The Document is required
- The certificate of health for exports shows that the animal or bird are healthy enough to be exported and will be required by the import country.
External Links
- MOA: Link
Source
Procedure
Application In Person
- In order to apply for the Export Health Certificate and export license for products from fisheries, you must visit the Veterinary Service Division (VSD) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MOA). You can find the VSD contact details under the “Office Contacts & Locations” section below.
- First, notify VSD VSD of your intentions to export the product by writing to the email: vsdpermits@gmail.comor faxed to (876) 977-0885.
- After receiving your intent letter after receipt, the VSD will check if your facility is registered. If it is not then you will have to sign up your facility
- The VSD will notify you of the requirements for export for the goods you would like to export to the import country. They will also ask that you submit the batches of the product to the VSD lab for testing.
- Each batch will undergo testing. should they fail, you’ll receive the test results via a letter by the VSD and, if the items meet the requirements the VSD will inform you via the VSD and asked to complete the application of the health certificate.
- Request the application form to apply for an export health certification at the MOA’s office, or download it from their site: Link (please look for “Application for Export Health Certificate” to find the form) You could also obtain the forms directly from this hyperlink: Link
- The first step is to obtain all required documents and certificates of the product you want to export, which includes the import license from the country of import.
- Fill out the application form and attach the necessary documents mentioned under the “Required Documents” section to it.
- Complete the application in The Permit Office, Veterinary Services Division (VSD) 193 Old Hope Road, in person, or scan and email to the followingaddress: email: vsdpermits@gmail.com or Fax at (876) 977-0885. Be aware that the information on your TRN is required.
- Once you have submitted your application upon receipt of your application, the VSD will review your application along with the other documents in order to determine if your application is in compliance with the standard
- If the application is not valid and the VSD will notify you of the steps to take to meet the standards required and, If the application is valid then the VSD will issue you a payment note to the certificate, and you’ll have to pay the cost.
- Pay the fee for the health certificate for export through the VSD cashier with cash, debit or company cheque, credit card or manager’s checks and receive the payment receipt
- After payment, an Export health certification will then be prepared and given to you, along with the export licence
Documents Required
- Receipt for payment
- Identification documents
- Certificate of registration for the facility
- Import permit
- Complete the application form
All the requirements outlined in VSD. VSD
Office Locations and Contacts
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
Address 4. St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 968-7116
Fax: (876) 960-7422
Hope Gardens, Kingston 6, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 927-1731-50 / (876) 619-1731
Fax: (876) 927-1904
Email: psecoffice@micaf.gov.jm
Website: Link
The hours of operation are Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Fridays8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
Veterinary Services Division
193 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Phone: (876) 977-2489/2492; 927-0594
Telephone Number (876) 977-0885
Email: vsdpermits@moa.gov.jm
Website: Link
Eligibility
- Exporters registered with the embassy who want to get an export health certificate to fisheries-related products
Fees
- Export health certificates J$2,000
- Export health certificates that are duplicated or reprinted commercially or domestically: J$1,000.00
Documents to Utilize
- Application form: Link
Processing Time
- Within seven days
Instructions
- You must be an licensed exporter registered with JAMPRO to be eligible for an export certificate.
Requirements Information
- Name of the exporter
- Importing country
- Name of the importer
- Address of the exporter and importer
- The type of product that will be exported
- Contact details
- Description
The Document is required
- The export health certificate confirms that the animal or bird is appropriate for export, and will be required by the import country.
External Links
- MOA: Link