License conditions

CITES permits for import, export and re-export in accordance with the Convention on the Traffic in Endangered Plant and Animal Species and Their Parts and Derivatives are issued based on the request of a legal or natural person who meets the following conditions:
To export:
- Evidence that an import CITES permit has been obtained
- The opinion of the scientific and professional institution that the export will not threaten the survival of the species.
- The opinion of scientific and professional institutions that the specimen was not acquired in violation of the laws of the state on flora and fauna; Data on the method of transportation and delivery; Declaration of the exporter for which purposes he uses specimens of the species.
- In order to obtain an export permit for captive-bred specimens - certificate of origin (proof that the specimens were bred in captivity).

To import:
- Export CITES permit.
- The opinion of the scientific and professional institution that the import will not threaten the survival of the species.
- The opinion of scientific and professional institutions that the specimen will be properly taken care of.
- Declaration of the importer for which purposes he uses specimens of the species.

For re-export and transit:
- If the species does not originate from the territory of Montenegro, it is necessary to attach an export/import permit.
- The opinion of scientific and expert institutions that the specimen was not acquired in violation of state laws on flora and fauna.
- Confirmation that Montenegro is a re-export country.
- Confirmation that the species does not originate from Montenegro (export permit issued by the competent authority of the country of origin).
-Data on the method of transportation and delivery;

Request form

Special requirements for qualifications

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Fees

2 euros for a CITES permit application
bank account: 832-31614120-72

30 euros for issuing a CITES permit in the amount of 30 euros
bank account: 832-7075-21

Competent authorities

Environmental Protection Agency
IV Proleterske 19, 81000 Podgorica
Phone- 067/263-593
epamontenegro@gmail.com 
vladimir.pavicevic@epa.org.me 

Mail za slanje dokumentacije:

epamontenegro@gmail.com 

Relevant regulations

Law on Nature Protection ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", no. 54/16, 18/19),
Law on Confirmation of the CITES Convention ("Official Gazette of the FRY", No. 11/2001),
Rulebook on closer conditions for the trade of protected wild species of plants, animals and mushrooms ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", no. 61/2017)

Legal remedies

Complaints can be made to the Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Development within 15 days from the date of delivery of the permit.