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We aim to process animal and animal product import permits within 30 working days once all correct documentation has been received.


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Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies and moths
Cats and Dogs
Import of live domestic cats and/or dogs
Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits
Chinchillas, guinea pigs and rabbits
Farm Animals
Farm animals - sheep and goats
Horses and Donkeys
Horses and donkeys
Invertebrates
Invertebrates
Laboratory Animals
Laboratory animals
Ornamental Fish and Marine Invertebrates
Ornamental fish and marine invertebrates like shrimps, corals, marine snails, and clams
Zoo Animals
Import of live zoo animals, semen and hatching eggs
Transit Cats & Dogs
Transit of live cats & dogs
Transit Other Live Animals
Transit other live animals
Animal Products
Animal Products
Import of animal products
Biologicals
Biological products of animal origin
Semen/Embryos
Select the Semen or Embryos import option
Semen
Embryos
Hatching Eggs
Hatching eggs
Microorganisms and cell cultures

Plants and Plant Products
Plants and Plant Products
Imports of nursery stock, plants for planting, seeds for sowing, plant products and research samples.

Request for services
Request for services
Please email animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz to request a biosecurity assessment, advice, or the continuation of work previously requested.



 
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