Disclaimer
The information presented below has been derived per bnature’s understanding of the information provided on the Supreme Council for Environment website regarding the CITES service. Please refer to the SCE website for more details.
How to apply for a cites document in bahrain
For the trade (import, export and re-export) of endangered species of flora and fauna that are CITES-listed, a CITES document (permit or certificate) is required. CITES covers all specimens of the species i.e., whether they are alive, dead, a product or derivative.
To identify if the species is under the CITES convention, the Checklist of CITES species may be used by searching using either the scientific name or common name. The checklist may be accessed via https://checklist.cites.org/#/en
Application process for obtaining an import permit, re-export certificate and export permit
Bahrain utilizes an online CITES permitting system and issues digital/electronic permits (eCITES)
To apply for a permit, applicants must visit the Supreme Council for Environment website (https://www.sce.gov.bh/) where they will find the online application form to obtain a CITES document under the Services tab.
As an overview:
- To apply for an import permit: applicants are required to attach a re-export certificate or export permit from the (re)exporting country.
- To apply for a re-export certificate: Applicants are required to attach the
- Bahrain issued CITES import permit.
Note:
The CITES tab on the SCE website will direct applicants to follow a step-by-step and guided procedure on how to apply for a CITES permit or certificate. The application namely asks for:
- Choosing the trade type (import, export, or re-export)
- Choosing the purpose of trade (i.e., commercial, personal, scientific research…etc.)
- Providing details on the importing and (re)exporting country.
- Providing details on the items being traded/transported which includes the scientific name, appendix, quantity…etc.
NOTE: All Appendix-I species must have an Identification Mark (ring number, microchip, tag…etc.) which must be attached to the application.
After you apply
Once the application is submitted, the Biodiversity Directorate at the SCE will review the form and either reject, send it back to the applicant for adjustment, or approve it.
Note that applications may take up to 5 working days for review.
The applicant will receive the permit via email after paying the associated fee the applicant will receive an electronic invoice from the SCE which must be paid as part of the new law issued in May 2021 i.e. Decision No. (4) of 2021 | Concerning the Fee Categories for all Licensing & Services Fees provided by the Supreme Council for Environment which entails that all environmental licensing applications including those related to CITES will now be subjected to a fee.
The whole procedure and transaction is completely digitized and online.
Inquiries may directed to the Biodiversity Directorate’s email: bio@sce.gov.bh