Issuance of Import Permit of Live Animal(s), Animal Product(s) and Animal Feed(s)

Overview

This service allows clients to import animals, animal products, animal feeds, Animal/feeds Samples for research purposes etc into the country in order to achieve country wide traceability of the commodities. Animal movement can be for the following purposes; for slaughter, for rearing and translocation. For all permits the client must return the previous permit before renewal or issuance of subsequent permits and the product or animal clear details must be provided as well as the quantity.

Origin country should not have major Notifiable diseases for such livestock e.g. foot and mouth for cattle, Avian Influenza or Newcastle for chicken and African swine fever for pigs.

Who is eligible?

Registered Livestock Keeper (citizens and non-citizens legally resident in Botswana)
Unregistered keeper (Diplomats, Tourists, researchers)

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Veterinary Office with relevant document and complete an application form.
Email DVSpermits [at] gov.bw (DVSpermits[at]gov[dot]bw) or Call 002673689510/9513 to get help.

What supporting documents are required?

Livestock (Animals)

Veterinary-health certificate from country of original,
Relevant test results as per Import permit requirements
transit permit in case animals passes through other countries
CITES permit in case of game animals

Livestock products

Veterinary-health certificate of country of original
Relevant test results where needed as per import permit requirements
CITES permit in case of game products

Veterinary Samples

Veterinary Import permit
Veterinary Export permit
CITES permit in case of game products

Livestock Feeds

Veterinary-health certificate of original country
Veterinary Import permit
transit permit in case feeds goes through other countries
Properly labelled containers/bags in accordance with labelling standards covered by the country regulations and CODEX Standards on Labelling
NB: Botswana does not allow use of animal protein, antibiotics, anabolic hormones and thyrostatic substances in feeds and it’s a requirement that Exporting country should attest to their absence in the feed Imported into Botswana.

Dogs and Cats

Valid rabies immunisation record (For dogs and cats)
Kittens and puppies under 3 months old (Proof that the mother (dam) was vaccinated against at least one month but not more than 12 months prior to giving birth

Proof that there are no movement restrictions for rabies control in your origin area.
Submit the pets to the office for inspection before issuance of Export permit

Movement of dogs and cats within SADC region