Apply for Permit or License for Import Petroleum Products in Nigeria By Yourself
- To apply for a Permit or a license to Import Petroleum Products in person The applicant must visit the office of Department of Petroleum Resources.
- Contact details and address of DPR are available on the following link : contact link
- Visit the office to obtain the application for Permit or License to import petroleum products from the department in question.
- Be sure to have all the required documents on the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- Complete the application form , and attach the supporting documents (as required) together with the completed application.
- Submit the application form to the appropriate authority in the appropriate office. Then pay the necessary fees according to the instructions of the officials.
- Following submission, the applications along with the attached documents will be presented to be verified and validated.
- After confirming that the required requirements were properly supplied after which the official will begin to carry out the next necessary actions.
- A thorough inspection is conducted to verify the premises of the business and analyzing the technical expertise and financial capabilities.
- After all the necessary steps have been completed and the permit/license is available for collection and you are notified by email or telephone and asked to pick up the license.
Register online
- To apply for a Permit or license to Import Petroleum Products online, applicants must visit the portal online by clicking on the web-based application button
- Click the link, then go to the link and click “Downstream” tab on the right hand side. choose “IMPEX” to apply for a licence for Petroleum Products Import License.
- After that, you must enter your user credentials into the appropriate fields on the page that opens and then click “Login” click.
- If not you click “Register” option that is above. A page for creating an account will appear, fill in the required information and then click the “Next” click.
- After that, you need to enter your the email address and password then click the “Create Account” button.
- Following that, you’ll be sent a confirmation email that includes the link. Open your email and click the “Confirm Your Email” link to enable your account.
- You will be taken onto the log-in page, on where you will be able to enter your credentials to activate your account and log in.
- Dashboard will be displayed The Dashboard will be opened. Click “Import apps” and “Applications” which are located on the left hand side of the page.
- To create a new application, select the “create the application to import” option in the top right corner. Choose the type to be “new”, and then make the other options as appropriate.
- After that, click on the “Add Product” button to import import products. The “add product” dialogue will pop up, you need to complete it according to the requirements and then select the “Add” to continue. After that, click the “continue” to continue.
- On the next screen, the application summary will be displayed. read it once, and then upload the Permit Front and Back Page, if it is available by clicking the “choose the file” button for each document.
- After that, you’ll need to upload all supporting documents to the appropriate organizations and then click the “confirm” button after you have completed uploading.
- Make sure you check the declaration box, then click the “Generate Remita Number to make a Bank Payment/Pay Online” button on the next screen to continue with the payment.
- Pay the amount that is applicable to the permit type you have chosen by following the screen instructions and then follow the next steps.
- After application submission and successful payment, the application along with the supporting documents will be put out for verification and validation.
- After confirming that the required requirements are in order after which the official will continue to complete the necessary actions.
- An inspection will be carried out to confirm the location of the business and to evaluate the technical proficiency and financial capabilities.
- When all the required steps are completed and the license or permit is now ready to collect You will be informed via email or phone and asked to pick up the license.
Documents Required For Apply for Permit or License
- The completed application form
- Incorporation certificate copy
- Articles as well as Memorandum of Association copy
- Current storage/sales license from DPR copy
- Bank reference that is clear and committed statements
- Tax Identification Number
- The proof of payment
Office Locations and Contacts
Headquarters,Department of Petroleum Resources,
7. KofoAbayomi Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria.
Contact numbers Call numbers: Contact numbers: (1) 2790000 or 9037150.
Email: info@dpr.gov.ng
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Contact link
Map link directions to Google Map hyperlink directions
In the case of Oil & Gas Industry Service Permit (OGISP) inquiries,
Tel: +234 (1) 2790000, 9037150 Ext. 50295-7
Email: ogisp@dpr.gov.ng
What are all the Eligibility
- Any company within Nigeria which is planning to conduct importation of Petroleum products, is eligible to apply.
- The applicant company must be been registered at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
- The company should be able to access storage facilities, whether leased or owned from third-party suppliers.
Fees
- Application fee: N 75000
- Processing cost Processing fee: 210000
Validity
The validity is for a time which is 90 calendar days.
Instructions
- All submitted documents will be inspected and, if acceptable the permit is granted an application.
- With every new request for a permit the permit issued to a company previously for importation will be renewed.
- All petroleum products imported from the United States have to meet specifications of National Quality Standard specifications as accepted by DPR.
- For more details, refer: guidelines
The Information You Need
- Name and Nationality of the Company
- A registered address in Nigeria
- Capital readily available
- The proposed location and the type
- List of Products
- Specifications of the products
- Importer Registration number
- Relevant Certificate numbers
- Any relevant details
The Document is required
Every Oil and Gas organization in Nigeria who plans to import petroleum products into Nigeria is required to obtain an approval through the Department of Petroleum Resources.