EXPORT

Commodities

Grains

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Fresh and dry produce is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), who issue a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment for export. For more information on how to register with Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

A phytosanitary certificate certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. Issuance of the phytosanitary certificate is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Traders are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment, and are expected to know the market requirements of their export market.

Clearance procedures

Grains export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of grains is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination.

For more information on how to clear a consignment of grains through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Grains export procedure though Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above $ 2,000

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of grains through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Grains export procedure though Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below $ 2,000

Grains export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Grains export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Grains export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Grains export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Grains export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Grains export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Grains export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Grains export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of grains is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of grains through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Cereals

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Cereals export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of cereals is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination.

For more information on how to clear a consignment of cereals through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Cereals export procedure though Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above $ 2,000

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of cereals through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Cereals export procedure though Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below $ 2,000

Cereals export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Cereals export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Cereals export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Cereals export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Cereals export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Cereals export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Cereals export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Cereals export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of cereals is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of cereals through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Rice

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Rice export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of rice is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination.

For more information on how to clear a consignment of rice through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Rice export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of rice is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of rice through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Rice export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of rice is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of rice through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Rice export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of rice is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of rice through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Rice export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of rice is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of rice through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Rice export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of rice is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of rice through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Rice export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of rice is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of rice through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Rice export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of rice is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of rice through the Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Rice export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Seeds

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Export of seeds is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who will issue a certificate of registration to traders intending to engage in the local trade or export of seeds, and the traders are required to first register with KEPHIS as seed merchants. The certificate is valid for one calendar year. Failure to renew the seed merchant certificate of registration for two consecutive years leads to loss of status as a registered seed merchant and will require a fresh application of the trader as a new applicant.

Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) testing report

Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) is a result of a combination of two viruses; Maize Chlorotic Mottle virus and Sugarcane Mosaic virus which affect maize crops. Seed merchants dealing in maize seed require to have their seeds tested for MLND. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) will test a sample of the seed crop and issue a pest diagnosis report.

Seed certification

All seeds of all crops for export must be tested and certified by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) and meet the gazetted minimum standards. For more information on how to obtain a seed testing certificate, click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Seeds export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of seeds is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination.

For more information on how to clear a consignment of seeds through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Seeds export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above $ 2,000

Export of seeds is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of seeds through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Seeds export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of seeds is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Seed exporters must register with KEPHIS as exporters and as seed merchants. Seeds intended for export must be tested and certified by KEPHIS who will issue a germination test certificate and a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment. For more information on how to clear your consignment of seeds through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Seeds export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Seeds export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Seeds export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Seeds export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Seeds export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of seeds is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Seed exporters must register with KEPHIS as exporters and as seed merchants. Seeds intended for export must be tested and certified by KEPHIS who will issue a germination test certificate and a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment. For more information on how to clear your consignment of seeds through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Live animals

Poultry

Export of live poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the live animals meet the conditions outlined by the country of destination, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for live poultry (VS17)

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for poultry.

Clearance procedures

Live poultry export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of poultry through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of poultry through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of poultry through Malaba OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of poultry through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Live poultry export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of poultry through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of live poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of live poultry valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of live poultry valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep and goats

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for sheep and goats intended for slaughter or breeding.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for sheep and goats

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for sheep and goats intended for either slaughter or breeding.

International veterinary certificate for sheep and goats for slaughter (VS20)

The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the international veterinary certificate, click on the link.

International veterinary certificate for sheep and goats for breeding (VS20)

Clearance procedures

Sheep and goats export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep and goats export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep and goats export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep and goats export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of sheep and goats through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Sheep and goats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep & goats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Dogs and cats

Export of dogs and cats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for dogs and cats (VS16)

Click on the link for more information on how to obtain an export permit for dogs and cats.

Clearance procedures

Dogs and cats export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Dogs and cats export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of dogs and cats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Dogs and cats export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Dogs and cats export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Dogs and cats export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of dogs and cats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. Information on global standards for transportation of pets by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of dogs and cats through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Dogs and cats export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Dogs and cats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Dogs & cats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Camels

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and the animals are healthy and disease free.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for camels (VS58)

Click on the links for more information on how to obtain an export permit for camels.

Clearance procedures

Camels export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels through Malaba OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Camels export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Rabbits

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for rabbits (VS44)

Export of rabbits is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for rabbits.

Clearance procedures

Rabbits export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, click on the link.

Rabbits export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of rabbits is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Rabbits export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Rabbits export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Rabbits export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of rabbits is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of rabbits through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Rabbits export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Rabbits export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Rabbits export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Cattle

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for sheep and goats intended for slaughter or breeding.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for cattle (VS18)

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for cattle intended for either slaughter or breeding.

Cattle for slaughter

Cattle for breeding

Clearance procedures

Cattle export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Cattle export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Cattle export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Cattle export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Cattle export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of cattle through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Cattle export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Cattle export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Cattle export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs

Export of pigs is is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the live animals meet the conditions outlined by the country of destination, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for pigs (VS29)

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for pigs intended for either slaughter or breeding.

Pigs for slaughter

Pigs for breeding

Clearance procedures

Pigs export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of pigs is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of pigs through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of pigs is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of pigs is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs through Malaba OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of pigs is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Pigs export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of pigs is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Horns and hooves

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Registration of a tannery

Registration of tanneries is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will inspect the premises to ensure compliance with the set standards prior to issuance of a registration of premises certificate. The certificate is valid for one calendar year.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for horns and hooves (VS23)

Export of horns and hooves is regulated by Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issued an international veterinary certificate for each consignment to be exported, to ascertain that the consignment is disease free. For more information on how to obtain an international veterinary certificate for horns and hooves, click on the link.

Clearance procedures

Horns and hooves export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of horns and hooves is regulated by Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)who issue an international veterinary certificate per consignment, to ascertain that the consignment is pest free and meets the standards and requirements of the importing country. For more information on how to clear your consignment of horns and hooves through Malaba OSBP, click the link.

Horns and hooves export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Hides, skins, leather and leather products

Hides and skins

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Registration of a tannery

A tannery is a premise where hides and skins of animals are treated and processed to produce leather. Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), as the regulator, inspects the premises to ensure compliance with the set standards prior to issuance of a registration of premises certificate. The certificate is valid for one calendar year. Traders who intend to export hides and skins and do not own a tannery, will be required to source their hides and skins from a licensed premise.

Permits per consignment

Export permit

Export of hides, skins is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an export permit after inspection of each consignment. The export permits are processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS).

Clearance procedures

Hides and skins export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of hides and skins is regulated by Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)who issue an international veterinary certificate per consignment, to ascertain that the consignment is pest free and meets the standards and requirements of the importing country. For more information on how to clear your consignment of hides and skins through Malaba OSBP, click the link.

Hides and skins export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Leather and leather products

Registration of a tannery

A tannery is a premise where hides and skins of animals are treated and processed to produce leather. As the competent authority in Kenya, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) inspects the premises to ensure compliance with the set standards prior to issuance of a registration of premises certificate. The certificate is valid for one calendar year.

Permits per consignment

Export permit

Export of leather and leather products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an export permit after inspection of each consignment. The export permits are processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS).

Clearance procedures

Leather and leather products export procedure through Malaba One stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of leather and leather products is regulated by Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)who issue an international veterinary certificate per consignment, to ascertain that the consignment is pest free and meets the standards and requirements of the importing country. For more information on how to clear your consignment of leather and leather products through Malaba OSBP, click the link.

Leather and leather products export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Milk and milk products

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for milk and milk products (VS27)

Export of milk and milk products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an export permit for each consignment. Prior to the application and issuance of the permit, a risk assessment is carried out in the importing country to ensure that the consignment meets the sanitary requirements of the country of destination and facilitates the issuance of an import permit by the competent authority in that country. The export permit is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS). For more information on how to obtain the international veterinary certificate for milk and milk products, click on the link.

Export permit for milk and milk products

Export of milk and milk products is regulated by Kenya Dairy Board (KDB). A trader intending to export milk and milk products must obtain an export permit for each consignment. For more information on how to obtain an export permit for milk and milk products, click on the link.

Clearance procedures

Milk and milk products export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Import of milk and milk products is regulated by Kenya Dairy Board who issue an import permit and Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an international Veterinary certificate for each consignment.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of milk and milk roducts thrugh Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Milk and milk products export procedure through Taveta-Holili OSBP

Import of milk and milk products is regulated by Kenya Dairy Boar(KDB) who issue an import permit and Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate for each consignment.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of milk and milk products through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Meat and meat products

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

A slaughterhouse is a facility where animals are slaughtered for human consumption. While it is not mandatory for all exporters of meat and meat products to own a slaughterhouse, all meat and meat products for export must be sourced from a registered export slaughterhouse. The Directorate of Veterinary Services, will inspect the premises to ensure that the slaughterhouse's operations work end to end prior to issuance of an export slaughterhouse licence. The licence is valid for a period between 1st January to 31st December. For more information on how to register an export slaughterhouse, click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Export permit for meat and meat products (VS28)

Export of meat and meat products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an export permit for each consignment. A risk assessment outcome from the country of origin will be carried out; this will then facilitate issuance of the import permit from the country of destination. The export permit is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS)

Clearance procedures

Meat and meat products export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of meat and meat products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an export permit for each consignment to ascertain the consignment is disease free and is fit for human consumption. For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat and meat products through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Meat and meat product export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of meat and meat products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issues an export permit for each consignment to ascertain the consignment is disease free and is fit for human consumption.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat and meat products valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Meat and meat products export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat and meat products valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Meat and meat products export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Import of meat and meat products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issues an import permit for each consignment to ascertain the consignment is disease free and is fit for human consumption.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat and meat products through Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Animal feeds

Permits per consignment

Export permit for animal feeds (VS25)

Export of animal feeds is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issue an export permit per consignment for the export of animal feeds.

Clearance procedures

Animal feeds export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of animal feeds is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issue an export permit per consignment to ascertain it is disease free and meets the standards of the importing country. For more information on how to clear your consignment of animal feeds through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Animal feeds export procedure through the Taveta-Holili OSBP

For more information on how to clear your consignment of animal feeds through the Taveta-Holili OSBP click on the link.

Tea

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Export of tea in Kenya is regulated by AFA Tea Directorate. The Directorate has the mandate to promote Kenyan tea in both local and international markets, license tea manufacturing factories, register tea buyers (exporters), tea brokers, tea packers, management agents, and any other person dealing in tea.

Select your type of licence below to get more information on the registration process.

Tea buyer/exporter & importer registration certificate

Issuance of a buyer/exporter and importer registration certificate is regulated by the AFA Tea Directorate. The licence is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea manufacturing registration certificate

A tea manufacturer is company or firm authorized to carry out the business of manufacturing tea for sale, packaging and blending of tea. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea manufacturing registration certificate, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea broker registration certificate

A tea broker is a company or firm established for the purpose of negotiating the purchase or sale of tea between producers and buyers. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea broker registration certificate, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea warehouseman registration certificate

A tea warehouseman registration certificate is issued to companies in the business of storing tea intended for sale from a producer, buyer or packer. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea warehouseman registration certificate, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea packer registration certificate

A tea packer is trader who packs tea into packets intended for sale. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea packer registration certificate, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) Membership

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) is an organisation that brings together tea producers (manufacturers), buyers (exporters), brokers, packers and warehousemen to interact commercially at the tea auction and to promote the best interests of the tea trade in Africa. Anyone who intends to take part in the tea auction must first register with EATTA. The auction system has four main categories; producers (manufacturers), brokers, buyers (exporters) and warehousemen.

Select your type of membership below to get more information on the registration process.

Any person, or company engaged in buying tea from Africa.

Any person, or company actively engaged in the growing and/or manufacture of tea, or as agents for tea growers and/or tea manufacturers in Africa.

Any person, or company established in Africa for the purpose of negotiations of the purchase or sale of tea between members of the Association.

Any person, or company established in Africa warehousing teas being sold in accordance with EATTA General Trading Rules and EATTA Trading Regulations.

Any person, or company not falling within the other member categories (buyer, producer, broker, warehouse or packer) and is in the support business of the Association.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Tea export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

AFA Tea Directorate regulates the export of tea as the competent authority in Kenya. A trader is required to first register with the Directorate prior to exporting.

For more information on how to export a consignment of tea through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Fruits

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm inspection

The farm where the produce is grown, must be inspected by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who checks to ensure that good agricultural practices have been complied to prior to the process of exporting. Once inspection is done and upon full compliance, HCD will issues a farm inspection report.

Packhouse inspection

Produce for human consumption must be handled in a facility that has been inspected by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who checks to ensure the facility is clean and the staff observe hygiene. Once the facility has been inspected and is in full compliance to the standards, HCD will issue a packhouse inspection report.

The AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) is charged with the mandate of regulation of horticultural nurseries, production, post-harvest handling and marketing of horticultural crops and produce in compliance with local and international standards. Traders must therefore register with AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who issue an export licence that is valid for one financial year. For more information on how to register with AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Fruits export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of fruits is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination.

For more information on how to clear a consignment of fruits through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Fruits export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of fruits is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of fruits through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Fruits export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above $ 2,000

Fruits export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Fruits export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Fruits export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Fruits export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Fruits export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of fruits is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of fruits through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Fruits export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of fruits is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of fruits through the Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Fruits export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Avocados

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm inspection

Packhouse inspection

The facility where the produce is handled, must be inspected by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who checks to ensure the facility is clean and the staff observe hygiene. Once the facility has been inspected and is in full compliance to the standards, HCD will issue a packhouse inspection report.

The AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) is charged with the mandate of regulation of horticultural nurseries, production, post-harvest handling and marketing of horticultural crops and produce in compliance with local and international standards. Traders must therefore register with AFA HCD who issue an export licence that is valid for one financial year. For more information on how to register with AFA HCD, click on the link.

Laboratory test report

Prior to issuance of a phytosanitary certificate for the export of avocados, the consignment will have to be sampled and tested to determine the maturity of the crop and oil content among other factors. Sampling and analysis of the avocados is done by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who issue laboratory test reports and clear the consignment for export.

For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report for avocados in either the closed or open season, select from the options below.

Laboratory test report (open season)

During the open season for avocados, which is determined by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), the trader is expected to submit samples from the consignment to be exported for analysis. For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report from AFA HCD in the open season, click on the link.

Laboratory test report (closed season)

During the closed season for avocados, which is determined by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), the Directorate will collect samples from the field for analysis. For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report from AFA HCD in the closed season, click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Avocados export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of avocados is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination.

For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above $ 2,000

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Avocados export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Avocados export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Avocados export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Avocados export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Avocados export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Avocados export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Avocados export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Beans

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm inspection

Packhouse inspection

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Beans export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination.

For more information on how to clear a consignment of beans through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above $ 2,000

For more information on how to clear a consignment of beans through the Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below $ 2,000

Beans export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans