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Tiger walking through shallow water by the reeds.
Get a CITES permit
Learn which CITES permits you need to bring protected goods into or out of New Zealand.

CITES permit applications are now online

You can now apply for CITES permits through myDOC, our new online service. The application requirements and costs remain the same.

To get started, create a myDOC account or sign in if you already have one.

Before you apply for a CITES permit, ensure you know:

  1. the name of the animal or plant species in your item
  2. what Appendix the CITES species is covered by­­
  3. how old your item is, approximately
  4. any additional requirements that may apply such as biosecurity regulations or local wildlife laws.

Explore our pages and learn about importing and exporting protected goods in New Zealand.