Description
Recreational fishing is engagement in a
fishing-related activity such as recreational importing of marine
fish for recreational purposes. To import marine fish on a
recreational basis, you must apply for a recreational import permit
which is granted by the Minister of Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries or the delegated authority. The imported fish
must not be offered for sale, but for personal consumption or use.
No person shall import marine fish without a recreational import
permit. Apply for a new recreational import permit when the
existing one expires. Failure to adhere to permit conditions may
result in its suspension or cancellation.
NB: The recreational import permit excludes fresh
water fish which is administered by the Department of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries. Applications for an import permit for fresh water
live or tropical fish must be made and granted to the
Department.
The following import restrictions are
applicable:
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No CITES listed species are to be imported. (For
more information about the Convention of International Trade in
Endangered Species (CITES),visit http://www.cites.org
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Import Permits issued for recreational imports of
fish for personal use or consumption will be valid for the duration
of the trip to and from the country of destination.
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No live marine fish may be
imported.
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Steps to follow
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Complete the relevant application forms and
submit them to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, together with the
following information:
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dates of departure and return to South
Africa
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name of the country visited
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identify the South African border post that will
be used on return to South Africa
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proof of physical address, contact telephone and
fax numbers in South Africa
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state how will the fish be imported
(Frozen/Chilled Fresh/etc.)
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a certified copy of the identity document of
each applicant
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proof of payment (bank deposit slip of permit fee
of R120 per applicant)
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no faxes, copies and emails will be
accepted
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forms can be submitted by hand or
post.
Please note:
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Apply at least two weeks prior to your departure
to allow for processing.
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No permit is required for bait. However, please
ensure that you have in your possession either a recreational bait
permit (only the daily bag limit can be transported) or a cash slip
for bait purchased.
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Legal framework
(Documents are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to
have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on
your computer.)
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The Sea Birds and Seals Protection Act, 1973 (Act
No. 46 of 1973)
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The Sea Fishery Act, 1988 (Act 12 of
1988)
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Service standard
The application process may take 7 working days or
more subject to proper lodging of the application.
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Cost
An application fee of R120 inclusive
Banking details are as follows:
Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Corporate Account Service Cape Town
Branch code: 204109
Account: Current
Account No. 62123256382
Account Name: Marine Living Resources Fund
Ref. No. Please contact: Customer Service Centre at 0861 123
626
Fees are subject to an annual review or
determination by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
or delegated authority, together with the Minister of Finance.
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Forms to
complete
Application to import fish on recreational basis.
The form is available from the department or the regional office in Cape
Town.
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Contact details
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