| How to apply | Online via GoBusiness Licensing Portal |
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| How much are the fees | Depends on the type and quantity of plant or plant products. View the list of other fees involved |
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| How to make payment | Payment can only be made after inspection is completed. |
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| How long does it take | - Usually within 2 working days after inspection (for applications that do not require any special additional declarations and import requirements such as laboratory tests).
- 7 to 10 working days (for applications that require laboratory tests to state the consignment is free from certain pests in the phytosanitary certificate additional declaration, depending on the type of test and commodity).
Note: Treatments have to be conducted before the inspection. Inspection has to be conducted before you are issued the phytosanitary certificate. |
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| Validity of the phytosanitary certificate | The validity period depends on the category of the plant or plant product to be exported, but it begins from the day of inspection. The validity periods between the date of inspection and the last date of shipment are as follows: - 3 days - aquatic plants, fresh cut flowers, foliage, fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables
- 7 days - live plants and cuttings
- 14 days - all plant products, such as timber and spices
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Before you apply
Before you apply for a phytosanitary certificate, you must:
Plan your dates in advance
You should start the application process well in advance of your planned export date to allow sufficient time for inspections and processing.
The validity period of the phytosanitary certificate starts from the day of inspection and ends on the last day the consignment must be shipped out.
Once the validity ends, the certificate expires. You will need to submit a new application.
Do ensure your treatment certificate is valid within the validity period of the phytosanitary certificate or until your consignment is shipped out.
How to apply
You must apply for the phytosanitary certificate via the GoBusiness Licensing Portal.
You will need to provide the following documents during your application:
- Import permit or requirements (if the importing country provides)
- Treatment certificate (if required)
- Certificate of Origin (if required)
- Foreign phytosanitary certificate (when applicable, if you are applying for re-exports)
- Container number
- If the container number is required to be reflected on the phytosanitary certificate, the container has to be present during inspection.
Contact us if you have enquiries:
Provide inspection details
A phytosanitary inspection needs to be conducted before a phytosanitary certificate is issued.
You will have to indicate your preferred date and venue for the inspection during your application.
Avoid weekends and public holidays when selecting your preferred date
| If the inspection venue is... | You will need to... |
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At your premises | Pay a $38 transport fee (inclusive of GST) on top of the inspection fee for our inspector to head down to your premises. You can only collect the phytosanitary certificate at the Animal and Plant Health Centre (NParks Office) the next working day. |
At the Animal and Plant Health Centre | Bring all the plants in your consignment for us to inspect. You can collect the phytosanitary certificate on the spot. |
Inspection after submitting your application
After submitting your application, our officers will inspect your plants or plant products to ensure they are free from pests and diseases.
Do inform the officer if there are last-minute changes to your consignment before the inspection is completed. Any changes after the inspection (such as adding more consignment goods or increasing the consignment weight) will not be allowed.
If you wish to make changes to your inspection date or venue, call 6316 5181 or 6316 5170 before 9.15am on the day of inspection.
Submit samples for laboratory testing
During the inspection, the inspecting officer may collect a representative sample of the consignment for applications that require additional declaration for pest freedom as required by the importing country.
Refer to the following for more details on the types of laboratory services offered by our Plant Health Laboratories and Advisory (PHLA) section and the sample submission procedure:
The required additional declaration of pest freedom will only be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate when laboratory results confirm your plant or plant products are free from the targeted pest.
This policy ensures the accuracy and reliability of phytosanitary certifications.
Fees and payment
The fee for the phytosanitary certificate depends on the commodity type.
There are also other fees you may have to pay:
| Service | Rate (Inclusive of GST) |
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Inspection by NParks officers | For fresh cut flowers and foliage, ornamental plants, aquatic plants and tissue cultured plants: - $12 for 24 stalks of cut flowers / 10 plants / 10 flasks or bottles of tissue culture plants, or less
- $50 for more than 24 stalks of cut flowers / more than 10 plants / more than 10 flasks or bottles of tissue culture plants
For plant produce or seeds: - $12 for items weighing 5kg or less
- $50 for items weighing more than 5kg
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Transport Fees (Field inspection at the applicant's premises) | $38 per trip |
Endorsement of phytosanitary and fumigation certificates | $15 per set |
Amendment or replacement of phytosanitary certificate | $12 per set |
Payment can be made via:
Payment can only be made after inspection is completed.
Process/ make changes to your application/ issued phytosanitary certificate
Contact us at 6316 5166 or 6316 5184 to make changes to the phytosanitary certificate after it is issued.
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