How to Obtain Permit to Export Forest Produce In Malawi

Obtain Permit to Export Forest Produce In Malawi By Yourself

  1. Create the necessary documents and then visit to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment office.
  2. Visit the Department of forestry to submit the required documents. the service desk manager will hand you the permit application form after verifying the documents submitted.
  3. Complete the application form and send it to the desk manager to be reviewed
  4. The officer will review the application for accuracy and if it’s the application is correct the applicant can be directed towards the account office for payment of the application fee
  5. Pay the application fee according to the instructions and receive the payment receipt
  6. When you pay, make sure to declare the legality of your product at the Department of forestry office
  7. Once you have determined it is lawful, the request will be processed and made available to you for collection.
  8. Go to the department’s office, in order to make payment for permit fees. Then, get the permit in full valid for 21 consecutive days.

Note: Illegal items will be refused a permit

Required Documents For Obtain Permit to Export Forest Produce

  • Export License
  • DC1 form
  • Physical Certificate of Phytosanitary
  • Complete Application Form

Office Locations and Contacts

Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, Department of Forestry
Lingadzi House, City Centre,
Private Bag 394,
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Tel: (+256) 0888 100 585
Fax: (+256) 1773397

Eligibility

  • Both Residence and Citizenship

Fees

  • Application fee: MK 2000
  • Permit Fee: MK 5000

Validity

  • 21 days

Examples of Documents

  • Form of CD1 sample: PDF
  • The Sample Application form: PDF

Processing Time

  • Five Working days

Requirements Information

  • Names
  • Address
  • Contact details
  • Registration number
  • Tax Payer Identification Number TPIN

The Document is required

  • This permits you to prove the legality of being authorized to export forest products

Information that could be helpful

  • Act: Forestry Act: Link

External Links

  • Malawi Trade Portal: Link

Source

Link

Leave a Comment