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Obtain Import Permit (Quarantine)
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Obtain Shipping Documents
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Obtain Customs Clearance
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Obtain Quarantine Clearance
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Pay Wharfage fee at Samoa Ports Authority
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Get goods released from Shipping Agent
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Final release at wharf
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Apply for Import Permit
(last modified: 12/09/2022)
(last modified: 12/09/2022)
Costs( see details ) |
Timeframe ( see details ) |
Waiting time until next step |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Quarantine - Wharf Office
Matautu Wharf
, Apia
Tel: +685 20924
Website: http://www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws/
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +685 20924
Website: http://www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws/
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Counter - Quarantine Wharf Office
| Mon: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Requirements
For all
1.
Application Form - Import Permit (original)
filled and signed
filled and signed
For live animals
1.
Medical Report/Record of Live Animal (original)
Cost Free
Time frame
An importer must apply for an import permit at least 2 working days prior to arrival of shipment/vessel with the exemption of live animals (eg. pets)
Waiting time in queue:
min 5mn
- max 15mn
Attention at counter:
min 5mn
- max 10mn
Waiting time until next step:
min 2 days
- max 3 days
Legal justification
1.
Quarantine (Biosecurity) Act, 2005
Additional information
All Animal and Plant Products (fresh/dried/living/dead/large/small/common/rare) must be declared upon arrival and have been issued with an Import Permit into Samoa.
Please find more information here:
http://www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws/index.php/imports
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Importation on pork meat and products has temporarily been suspended until further notice. (see public notice below)
Please find more information here:
http://www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws/index.php/imports
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Importation on pork meat and products has temporarily been suspended until further notice. (see public notice below)
Public Notice on Suspension of Importation on Pork Products
Complaints: Quarantine - Wharf Office
Entity in charge
Quarantine - Wharf Office
Matautu Wharf
, Apia
Tel: +685 20924
Website: http://www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws/
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +685 20924
Website: http://www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws/
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Counter - Quarantine Wharf Office
| Mon: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Segialii Louise Marie Malaki
ACEO-Quarantine Office
Tel: (+685) 20924
Email: aceo@samoaquarantine.gov.ws, marie.malaki@maf.gov.ws
Tel: (+685) 20924
Email: aceo@samoaquarantine.gov.ws, marie.malaki@maf.gov.ws