Application to Import Reproductive Materials

How to complete the Application to Import Reproductive Materials into Australia

Before lodging your application with AQIS, view the how to complete an Application to Import Reproductive Materials web page to ensure all information is completed correctly.

Application form

AQIS aims to approve all import permit applications within 10 business days from the date of receipt. If any section of the application is completed incorrectly or further information is required, AQIS will attempt to contact you. This may result in a longer application processing time. Please allow additional time if you have elected to receive your import permit by fax or delivered by mail.

There are two options for completing and submitting the application to Import Reproductive Materials into Australia.

1. Complete and submit application form online (eLodgement)

The Application to Import Reproductive Materials can be submitted and paid for electronically, within our secure environment. The application form consists of three sections:

1. Importer and exporter details
   
   
2. Commodity details and additional information
   
   
3. Importer declaration and payment

When submitting an eLodgement application, payment can only be made by credit card.

The minimum fee for online lodgement is $85.00 and assessment charges will apply. View the charging schedule for import permit applications to ensure you have authorised sufficient payment.

Note: AQIS fees and charges may change at any time.

• Apply via eLodgement—lodgement fee $85.00 + assessment charges

2. Download, complete and submit manual application form (post, fax or scan and email)  

The minimum fee for manual lodgement is $150.00 and assessment charges will apply. View the charging schedule for import permit applications to ensure you have authorised sufficient payment.

You can pay for the processing of your manual application by one of the following ways:

• Credit card:
  Credit card payment form  PDF [36kb]
  Credit card payment form  Word [132kb]
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• Bank cheque: Post a bank cheque payable to the 'Collector of Public Monies, DAFF'. This must be in Australian dollars and your manual application will need to be submitted by post.

Note: AQIS fees and charges may change at any time.

• Application to Import Reproductive Materials  PDF [75kb] 
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• Application to Import Reproductive Materials  Word [155kb]

To submit the manual application form, or for more information, contact

AQIS—Live Animal Imports
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6272 4454
Fax: +61 2 6272 3110
Email: Animal Imports