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Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Read more about Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02.To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?

Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)

How do I get this service?

Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:

Bank Name	Bank of Botswana
Branch	Gaborone
Swift Code	B BOT BW GX
Account name	Government of Botswana Remittance Account
Account number	0101000016620000/100001662000
Reference	0503-2342

If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued
For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details

Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
Port of entry
Mode of transport

The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions

What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

Provide import permit from importing country
Apply for phytosanitary certificate
The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

Permit from importing country
Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
Completed Application form
Proof of payment

How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Any District Crop Production Office

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Crop Production
Division of Plant Protection

Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3928786
Fax. (+267)3972381

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Read more about Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

Who is eligible?

Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)

How do I get this service?

Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:

Bank Name Bank of Botswana

Branch Gaborone

Swift Code B BOT BW GX

Account nameGovernment of Botswana Remittance Account

Account number0101000016620000/100001662000

Reference 0503-2342

If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued
For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details

Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
Port of entry
Mode of transport

The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions

What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

Provide import permit from importing country
Apply for phytosanitary certificate
The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

Permit from importing country
Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
Completed Application form
Proof of payment

How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Any District Crop Production Office

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Crop Production
Division of Plant Protection

Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3928786
Fax. (+267)3972381

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Read more about Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

Who is eligible?

Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)

How do I get this service?

Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:
- Bank Name Bank of Botswana
- Branch Gaborone
- Swift Code B BOT BW GX
- Account name Government of Botswana Remittance Account
- Account number 0101000016620000/100001662000
- Reference 0503-23429

If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued

For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details

Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
Port of entry
Mode of transport

The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions

What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

Provide import permit from importing country
Apply for phytosanitary certificate
The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

Permit from importing country
Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
Completed Application form
Proof of payment

How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Any District Crop Production Office

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Crop Production
Division of Plant Protection

Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3928786
Fax. (+267)3972381

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday

Seed Testing Application

Read more about Seed Testing Application

Overview

The Seed Multiplication Unit in the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security is mandated to certify seed lots under the Laws of Botswana and certification is limited to seed of officially recognized varieties, so grown and inspected, to protect varietal identity.

Who is eligible?

Seed producers.
Seed companies.
Private institutions.
Researchers.
Individual farmers.

How do I get this service?

Fill and Submit the Seed testing submission form along with the seed sample to the seed testing laboratory for testing.
The evaluation report will be given.

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents.

How long will this service take?

Fourteen to Twenty-one (14 to 21) working days depending on the influx of samples and the functional status of laboratory equipment.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Agricultural Research.
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security.

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holidays

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Seed inspection, protect seed varietal identity, certify seed, Seed testing submission.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Head of Seed Multiplication Unit.
Department of Agricultural Research.
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security.
Private Bag 0033
Gaborone
Botswana.
Tel. (+267) 3668100 ext.: 8192
Fax. (+267) 3928965
Website: www.moa.gov.bw

Call Centre: 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Request for Genetic Material

Read more about Request for Genetic Material

Overview

The National Plant Genetic Resources Unit in the Department of Agricultural Research of the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security collects and conserves seeds of cultivated crops, their wild relatives and other useful wild plant species. The conserved plant genetic resources provide raw material (traits) for present and future use to improve the quality and productivity of crops. This also serves as a backup for any incidental loss of species due to wild fires, indiscriminate harvesting and harsh environmental conditions. Researchers, famers and academics or anyone interested in acquiring conserved genetic material can make a request for genetic material.

Who is eligible?

Any person interested in acquiring conserved genetic material
Researchers and academics
Farmers

How do I get this service?

Submit letter addressed to the Gene Bank Manager of the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre (NPGRC) of the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security making a request for genetic material.
If the material is available, a sample is prepared, and the applicant is contacted to collect the sample from NPGRC.

What supporting documents are required?

A certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang) for citizens.
A certified copy of a Passport.

How long will this service take?

Two to Seven (2-7) working days, depending on the proximity of the applicant to the NPGRC.

Where can I obtain this service?

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

genetic resources provide raw material (traits), national plant genetic resources centre.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Gene Bank Manager
National Plant Genetic Resources Centre (NPGRC)
Department of Agricultural Research
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Content Farm, Sebele
Private Bag 0033
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3668100 ext. 8180
Fax (+267) 3190783 or (+267) 3928965

Call Centre: 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Plant Disease Identification

Read more about Plant Disease Identification

Overview

This service provides applicants with a means by which to identify plant diseases and to receive recommendations on control measures.

Who is eligible?

Any person, citizens or non-citizens interested in crop disease identification and control is welcomed to apply for this service including:

Horticulture farmers
Arable farmers
Researchers
Other Institutions

How do I get this service?

Complete and submit the Plant Pests Diagnostic Form along with the sample to Plant Pathology Testing Laboratory for testing.
After evaluation of the test results, a report will be dispatched and explained.

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents.

How long will this service take?

Fourteen to Twenty-one (14 to 21) working days depending on the purity of samples received.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant diseases, crop disease identification, crop disease control, control measures.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Head of Plant Pathology Laboratory
Department of Agricultural Research
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Private Bag 0033
Gaborone
Botswana 97
Fax.(+267) 3928965/ 3190783

Call Centre:
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.