Invasive alien species (non-native animals and plants): permit application
Forms to apply for permits to move and use non-native animals and plants.
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Use these forms to apply for a permit to move or use species covered by the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation.
For a permit to use listed invasive non-native animals and plants for research, ex-situ conservation, scientific or medicinal purposes, complete the application under article 35(1)(a) or (b) of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.
For a permit to use listed invasive non-native animals and plants for other activities (for reasons of compelling public interest including social and economic reasons), complete the application under article 35(1)(c) of the Order.
Use the combined nomenclature (CN) codes to complete box 7 of these application forms.
See the importing non-native animals guidance and the non-native species secretariat website for further information on non-native species.
Where to send the form
If you need help to fill in the form, call: 03000 200 301.
Send your completed form to the IAS Permitting Team: NNSIpermits@apha.gov.uk - add ‘for attention of IAS Permitting Team’ to the subject line, or post to:
FAO: IAS Permitting Team, APHA
Room 12G35,
York Biotech Campus,
Sand Hutton,
York,
Y041 1LZ
Updates to this page
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Updated the number for help filling in the form to 0300 020 0301.
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Updated email address from zooandinvasive@apha.gov.uk to NNSIpermits@apha.gov.uk. Updated postal address to APHA, Room 12G35, York Biotech Campus, Sand Hutton, York, Y041 1LZ.
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Updated contact details for completed forms.
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Added the combined nomenclature (CN) codes.
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Updated forms due to the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 that came into force on 1 December 2019
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