Application forms and guidance for the import and export of controlled substances
Refer to the corresponding guidance note for information on completing the forms and for processing timeframes.
Licence applications
| Form | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Import/export licence | |
| Licence variation | |
| Addition of controlled substance to licence | |
| Add/remove authorised contact | |
Import applications
| Form | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Narcotic and psychotropic drugs and preparations | |
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Application for permission to import narcotic and psychotropic substances (PDF 142KB) Application for permission to import narcotic and psychotropic substances (DOCX 85KB) |
Guidance for completing import permit applications for narcotic and psychotropic substances |
| Precursor chemicals | |
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Application for permission to import precursor substances (PDF 144KB) Application for permission to import precursor substances (DOCX 85KB) |
Guidance for completing import permit applications for precursor substances |
| Import of drugs under the Special Access Scheme | |
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Application for a licence to import - Special Access Scheme (SAS) only (PDF 159KB) Application for a licence to import - Special Access Scheme (SAS) only (DOCX 92KB) |
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| Anabolic, androgenic, hormones and other controlled drugs | |
| Kava | |
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Application for Permission to Import Kava (PDF 130KB) |
Guidance for completing applications for a permit to import kava for food use |
Export applications
| Form | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances | |
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Application for permission to export narcotic, psychotropic, precursor substances (PDF 727KB) Application for permission to export narcotic, psychotropic, precursor substances (DOCX 115KB) |
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| Pre-export notifications licence | |
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Application for a licence to export precursor substances (PDF 145KB) Application for a licence to export precursor substances (DOCX 83KB) |
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| Pre-export notifications | |
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Pre-export notification (PEN) for a precursor substance (PDF 146KB) Pre-export notification (PEN) for a precursor substance (DOCX 83KB) |
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Submitting an application
You can submit your application in the following ways:
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Please use 'Permit Application' in the subject line when applying via email. |
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Drug Control Section |
Note: currently, applications for a permit to export and annual licenses can only be accepted by mail and will not be accepted by email or fax due to the requirements of other agencies including international partners.