Import and export of protected plant and animal species Permit

You can apply for a permit to import, export or re-export in writing or electronically.

If you apply for the permit in writing:

Download the application form and the follow-up form

• Complete it and send it to the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation together with the supporting documents required for the type of application.
• If all requirements for the permit are met, it will be sent to you by post.
• If your application has been rejected, you will receive a notice of rejection by post, for which a charge will be made.

If you apply for the permit electronically:

• go to www.cites-online.de and follow the instructions
• there you will also find various additional services, e.g.
  • the sending of supporting documents together with the electronic application,
  • the choice of payment method, and
  • local storage of the submitted application on your PC for later processing or use as a template for new applications.

• If all requirements for approval are met, the approval will be sent to you by post.

• If your application is rejected, you will receive a fee-based rejection notice by post.