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Phytosanitary Certificate

Application

How to handle it

Processing procedure and required documents


Documents required to be submitted: 
1. Application form (001/DZVJ) (available at all Services Centres free of charge or downloadable on the IAM website);
2. A clear photocopy of identification document;
3. If the plant species are regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), it is required to submit a clear photocopy of the CITES certificate issued by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Note: After approval of the application, it is required to send the plants to the Division of Conservation of Nature of Department of Green Areas and Gardens, in Avenida do Comendador Ho Yin, Edifício de Escritórios do Governo (Qingmao), 11.º andar, Macau, for phytosanitary inspection.

Documents required to be produced: 
1. The original of identification document;
2. If the plant species are regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), it is required to produce the original of the CITES certificate issued by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region.

Methods of handling plants received for phytosanitary inspection:
1. Public Services Centres: Submission of form in person. After receipt of notification by phone, the applicant sends the plants to be inspected to the Division of Conservation of Nature of Department of Green Areas and Gardens. After completion of the phytosanitary inspection procedure, the services centre will forward the phytosanitary certificate to the applicant and receive payment of fee. Then the applicant proceeds to the Division of Conservation of Nature of Department of Green Areas and Gardens to collect the inspected plants;
2. Division of Conservation of Nature of Department of Green Areas and Gardens: Submission of form in person, along with plants to be inspected. After completion of the phytosanitary inspection procedure, the division will notify the applicant to come and pay the fee. It will issue the phytosanitary certificate and return the inspected plants.

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Processing Time Limit

Not applicable


Cost

Application fee: The basic fee for application for certificate is MOP45 (printing on both pages of one sheet of paper). The actual fee to be paid depends on the number of pages of the certificate issued.

Form fee: Not applicable.

Stamp duty: The basic stamp duty for application for certificate is MOP20 (printing on both pages of one sheet of paper). The actual stamp duty to be paid depends on the number of pages of the certificate issued.

Security deposit: Not applicable.

Fees, Charges and Prices List: Phytosanitary inspection fees are charged in accordance with the current “Fees, Charges and Prices List of IAM” www.iam.gov.mo/c/pricetable/list.


Approval time required

Time for processing: 5 working days (excluding the time which the applicant sends the plants to the Department of Green Areas and Gardens / Division of Conservation of Nature, in Avenida do Comendador Ho Yin, Edifício de Escritórios do Governo (Qingmao), 11.º andar, Macau).


Remark/Application Instructions

Important notes: The plant’s name (scientific name), quantity, place of origin and destination of the plant should be clearly stated in the application form.


Related specifications or requirements

Not applicable


Progress query method

Not applicable


The result of completing the service/Amount

Not applicable


Service processing location and time-offline

1.Integrated Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os  762-804, Edifício China Plaza , 2.o andar, Macau. 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)

2.Northern District Public Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, r/c, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, Macau. 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)

3.Central District Public Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, n.os 5 e 7, Complexo da Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, 3.o andar, Macau. 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)

4.Islands District Public Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas, Taipa. 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)

5.Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station

Details:

Service location: Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Complexo Comunitário de Seac Pai Van, 6.˚ andar, Coloane
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

6.Department of Green Areas and Gardens / Division of Conservation of Nature

Details:

Service locations: 

Avenida do Comendador Ho Yin, Edifício de Escritórios do Governo (Qingmao), 11.º andar, Macau

Office hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.;
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)

Do you support reservation:No

Do you need to make an appointment for post-processing:No

Other Channels Available?:No


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Last modified: 2026-10-16 12:01

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