What is CITES Permit?
A CITES permit is a document that confirms that the conditions for authorizing the trade of specimens of species included in the three Appendices of the Convention Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) are fulfilled.
How and where can I apply for a CITES Permit?
Applications together with the documentary requirements can be submitted personally to selected DENR Regional Offices or at the Biodiversity Management Bureau. Application Forms can be downloaded thru this link.
For reference, Process flows of the CITES permits application can be viewed thru this page.
The list of Documentary Requirements for each CITES permit application can be found in the Services Page of this website
What is a Gratuitous Permit?
Gratuitous permit - is permit issued to any individual or entity engaged in non-commercial scientific or educational undertaking to collect wildlife.