APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO
Import, Export, or Re-export
Live Animals or Animal Parts or Products
CITES Form A1 (2014.02.04)
CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED
SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES)
If you need assistance in completing this form, the CITES Management Authority Office can be
contacted by email at cites@ec.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-855-869-8670.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Do not use this form for hunting trophies. Please use the Hunting Trophy application form.
• Send your completed application by email, regular mail or fax (send application only once):
CITES Permitting Office
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment Canada
351, St. Joseph Blvd
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Email: cites@ec.gc.ca
Fax: 1-855-869-8671
• All applicable sections must be filled out. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Additional
information or documents may be requested from the applicant in order to process the application. The
applicant must sign the application form.
• A period of 40 days (or 80 days for requests relating to polar bears) may be required to review an application before the
CITES permit is issued. Please note that this reviewing period begins once all required documents and information are
received.
• If the application is approved, the permit and instructions will be sent by mail to the applicant. If you would like to
receive your permit by courier, please provide a pre-paid envelope or your courier account number. The permit will be
sent to the address provided in Section 3A, unless otherwise specified by the applicant.
• Some animals and products must also meet the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please
refer to their site (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/animae.shtml) or contact their regional offices by phone
(http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/offbure.shtml).
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SECTION 1 APPLICATION TYPE
Check ONE of the following:
New Application
Renewal of a Multiple-Use CITES permit (Canadian)
Number of the CITES permit: Expiry Date: _____________
Replacement of a CITES permit (Canadian)
Number of the CITES permit: Expiry Date: _____________
Reason for replacement: _____________________________
Expected date of permit reception (approximate if necessary): / /
Year Month Day
I would like my permit sent by: mail courier (cost incurred by applicant)
If you would like your permit sent by courier, please provide:
Pre-paid envelope; or
Business account number: _________________________
SECTION 2 TRADE TYPE
Check ONE of the following (separate applications must be made for each type of trade):
Import
Canadian port of entry: _____________________________
Export
Canadian port of exit: ______________________________
Re-export (specimen was previously imported).
Canadian port of exit:
SECTION 3 NAME AND ADDRESS
A - APPLICANT (Canadian importer or exporter)
Name of person:
Name of business or organization (if applicable):
Type of business or organization: breeder wholesaler retailer other
If other, specify:__________________
Street and number: Post Office Box:
City: Province/Territory: Postal Code:
Country: Website: Email:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Fax:
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B - BROKER (e.g., shipping company)
Name of person:
Name of business or organization (if applicable):
Street and number: Post Office Box:
City: Province/Territory: Postal Code:
Country: Website: Email:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Fax:
ATTENTION IMPORTERS/EXPORTER WITH A SINGLE SHIPMENT:
C - CONSIGNEE (Foreign country importer or exporter)
Name of person:
Name of business or organization (if applicable):
Street and number: Post Office Box:
City: Province/Territory: Postal Code:
Country: Website: Email:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Fax:
ATTENTION IMPORTERS/EXPORTERS WITH MULTIPLE SHIPMENTS:
D - DESTINATION(S)
List countries of final destination in decreasing order of trade volume:
Canadian port of exit (e.g., Toronto International Airport):
Expected number of shipments to be exported within one year:
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SECTION 4 PURPOSE
Note that all the live animals and animal parts/products identified in this application must be exported/imported for the same
purpose. Specimens traded for a different purpose must be applied for using a separate application.
Check the box that best describes the purpose of the transaction:
Commercial T Personal P
Educational E Zoo Z
Breeding planned? Yes No Breeding planned?: Yes No
Name and Address of Education Program:
Re-introduction / Introduction into the wild N Scientific Research S
Breeding planned? Yes No Breeding planned? Yes No
Name the associated Conservation Program: Attach a summary of the research project, including
methodology.
Breeding in captivity B Biomedical Research M
Name the associated Conservation Program: Breeding planned? Yes No
Attach a summary of the research project, including
methodology.
Circuses and travelling Exhibitions Q
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SECTION 5 DESCRIPTION OF SPECIMENS
• Names: avoid use of trade names or general terms that do not adequately describe the species.
Identification at the higher taxon level (e.g., PRIMATES spp., Felidae spp.) is not acceptable.
• Description: for animal part or product, you must specify what part (e.g. feather, egg, skin) or what
product (e.g. piano, handbag, belt)
• Quantity: do not use general terms such as “box” or “case”. If a re-export, use the same unit of
measurement as indicated on previously issued permits.
• Use additional sheets if necessary.
Item Scientific Common Description Quantity Distinctive Markings
No. Name Name (specify (serial, registration, band,
units, e.g., tattoos, numbers, etc.)
(genus, species,
sub-species) kg, cm, etc.)
1 Live animal: male female
Animal Part, specify:
Animal Product, specify:
Number of animals used:
Date manufactured:
Name of manufacturer:
2 Live animal: male female
Animal Part, specify:
Animal Product, specify:
Number of animals used:
Date manufactured:
Name of manufacturer:
3 Live animal: male female
Animal Part, specify:
Animal Product, specify:
Number of animals used:
Date manufactured:
Name of manufacturer:
4 Live animal: male female
Animal Part, specify:
Animal Product, specify:
Number of animals used:
Date manufactured:
Name of manufacturer:
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SECTION 6 ORIGIN AND LEGALITY
This section must be completed for each specimen or item unless the information is identical for all specimens
or items. Note that in each case you will have to choose one of the following origin: A- from the wild, B- from
captive breeding or C- unknown.
In case of re-export, please complete one per supplier. Photocopy this section as needed.
Item Number and Distinctive Marking (if applicable): __________________________
A - Complete this section if the live animal or animal part/product came from the WILD:
Location of capture or removal: Date of capture or removal: Approximate age:
Note: Attach a copy of any permits required to capture or remove the specimen.
B - Complete the following two sections if the live animal or animal part/product came from CAPTIVE
BREEDING:
Acquisition Date:
Name of Establishment: Is the establishment registered by CITES? Yes No
If yes, the registration number:
Street and Number: Post Office Box:
City: Province/Territory/Region: Postal Code:
Country: Website: Email:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Fax:
nd
Complete the genealogy of the live animal (name and identification #) at the minimum to the 2 generation (F2)
born in captivity.
Specimen:
Sex: male female
Date of birth:
F1 Mother: Father:
Date of birth: Date of birth:
F2
Mother: Father: Mother: Father:
Date of birth: Date of birth: Date of birth: Date of birth:
Note : Attach a copy of a letter or birth certificate from the breeder indicating the birth date of the specimen and
parents (F1 and F2).
C - Complete the following section if origin of live animal or animal part/product is UNKNOWN:
Acquisition Date: Context of acquisition (purchase, gift, etc.): Country of acquisition:
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Has a CITES permit (Canadian or foreign) already been issued for this live animal or animal
part/product?
No
Yes (Attach a copy of the permit)
Permit number:_________________________
For multiple use permit holders only, if permits have been supplied previously, please
indicate the permit numbers only:
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ATTENTION IMPORTERS ONLY:
SECTION 7 INFORMATION ON BREEDING EXPERIENCE
You must complete this section if you are planning to breed the species for commercial or other purpose
This section must be completed for EACH SPECIES in the Section 4 you are planning to breed. Photocopy this
section as needed.
Item Number(s): ______
EXPERIENCE BREEDING THE SPECIES:
If yes:
Name of Species:
How many specimens do you have? Males Females Juveniles
How long have you bred this species?
If no:
Do you have experience breeding a similar species? yes no
Name of Species:
How many specimens do you have? Males Females Juveniles
How long have you bred this species?
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ATTENTION IMPORTERS ONLY:
SECTION 8 HOUSING AND CARE
Describe the facility used to house the live animal (square footage of area, acreage, type of shelter, etc.).
Provide diagrams and photographs as necessary.
SECTION 9 TRANSPORT
Explain how the specimen(s) will be contained during transport:
SECTION 10 CURRENT LOCATION OF THE SPECIMEN
Please check the appropriate box:
In Canada
Outside Canada
Detained by: Canada Customs
Foreign Customs
Provide the Customs file number and copies of letters exchanged with Customs.
I do not have access to the Internet (www.cites.ec.gc.ca) and would like to receive a hard copy of the application
form with my permit for future exports/re-exports. Yes No.
The undersigned hereby certifies that all information given in this application is true and correct.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT : DATE : / /
Year Month Day
CHECKLIST
Did you sign the application?
Did you answer all questions relevant to your specimen?
Did you attach copies of requested documents?
