Application for Permit to Import Dogs & Cats from Specified Countries (Including South Africa, Malaysia and yachts)
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL MAFBNZ PERMIT HOLDERS
The MAF Biosecurity New Zealand Import Standards office will not be processing new permit requests during the period Thursday 17 December 2009 until Tuesday 5 January 2010.
It is requested that any permit that is due for renewal prior to Thursday 14 January 2010 is submitted to the permits office by close of business Thursday 10 December 2009. Any permit application received after this date will not be processed until the New Year.
Permit Application Form, Dogs & Cats from Specified Countries (including South Africa & Malaysia, yachts) - PDF 
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Permit Application Form, Dogs & Cats from Specified Countries (including South Africa & Malaysia, yachts) - Word 
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It takes approximately 10 working days to issue a permit. We recommend applying six weeks before import. The import permit is only part of the importation procedure. Please read and comply with the appropriate import health standard.
The completed form should be returned to the address below, where requirements will be checked before issuing a permit to import.
Animal Imports
MAF Biosecurity NZ
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
E-mail: AnimalImports@maf.govt.nz
Page last updated: 23 November 2009