You can apply for an import, export or re export permit in writing or online.

To apply for a permit in writing:

• Download the application and follow-up form.
• Complete and send it to the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, together with the supporting documents required for the type of application in question.
• If all the requirements have been met, the permit will be sent to you by post.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection decision by post, which is subject to a fee.

To apply for a permit online:

• Visit www.cites-online.de and follow the instructions
• You will find various facilities available to you there, such as: 
  • sending supporting documents together with your electronic application,
  • a choice of payment options, and
  • local storage of the submitted application on your computer for subsequent follow-up or use as a template for new applications.
• If all the requirements have been met, the permit will be sent to you by post.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection decision by post, which is subject to a fee.

Note: If your application has been rejected, you may file an appeal within 1 month of the notification of the rejection decision. If your appeal is well founded, the decision will be remedied and the permit granted. Otherwise, an appeal decision will be issued, upholding the rejection of your application. However, you can appeal against that decision before the relevant administrative court.

• Use of import, export or re export permits: no later than the last day of validity of the documents.
• An appeal against a rejection decision must be filed within 1 month of notification.

Permit: 1 month maximum

Note: The processing time may be extended if additional information from the authorities of the country of origin or export or technical advice from experts is required.