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Export

When exporting CITES-listed animals, plants, and their parts and derivatives, species protection rules apply. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the procedures, necessary permits and exemptions, and on use of e-CITES.

Procedure and guidelines on species conservation in export

Information on permits, responsibilities and procedure when exporting CITES-listed animals, plants, as well as their parts and derivatives.

Export permits

Exporting protected species: when is a CITES certificate needed, what exemptions apply and what evidence you need to provide for (re-)export.

e-CITES

e-CITES is the FSVO’s online application for the electronic submission of applications for CITES certificates and Passierscheine by companies.