The table below identifies the required information for completing the permit application form:
| Part of application form | Explanation of required information |
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| 1. Importer information |
| Licence holder’s name | Provide name of the registered Licence Holder. |
| Import licence number | Provide Import Licence number. |
| Licence expiry date | Provide the expiry date for the Import Licence. |
| Company name | Provide the name of the company that has been licenced to import. |
Approximate date of import | Indicate the expected import date for the consignment if the import permit is issued. |
| Company address | Provide the physical address of the company that holds the Licence. The address must match the address that is listed on the Licence. |
| Postal address | Provide the postal address to which you would like the import permit sent. Permits will be sent by standard mail unless a self-addressed express post envelope accompanies the application. |
| 2. Exporter Information |
| Overseas exporter’s full name | State the full name of the overseas exporting entity. |
| Overseas exporter’s address | State the physical address of the overseas exporter to be displayed on the import permit (the exporting address cannot be a PO Box). |
| 3. Use of Medicinal Cannabis |
| Purpose of import | Select one box onlySponsored Special Access Scheme (SAS) Select this option if the product is in finished dosage form (e.g. 30ml bottle or 15g pack) that will be supplied under the Special Access Scheme. Authorised Prescriber (AP)– Select this option if the product is in finished dosage form (e.g. 30ml bottle or 15g pack) that will be supplied under the Authorised Prescriber Scheme. If it is to be supplied under the Authorised Prescriber Scheme, provide the Authorised Prescriber number. CTN/CTX or ARTG – Product is in finished dosage form for supply to a clinical trial under a CTN/CTX or a finished product with an ARTG number. Cultivation – Seed or plant material for use under your cultivation permit. Manufacture (or Compounding) – API material that requires additional manufacture or compounding into final dosage form before supply under SAS, AP CTN/CTX occurs. Laboratory or Scientific Research – Material that will be used for laboratory or research purposes only. |
| 4. Trade Name and Overseas Purchase Order |
| Trade name | Provide the trade name of the goods, if applicable. |
| Purchase Order Number | Insert overseas purchase order number Attach copy of purchase order with application |
| 5. Cannabis Flower/flos – Only complete if importing cannabis in flower or bud form |
Examples: Cannabis Flos (or Flower) for supply under SAS/AP |
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| Cannabis Flower for manufacture or compounding into a finished product |
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| 6. Cannabis related substances (e.g. extract, oil, THC, Delta-9-THC, CBD) |
| Raw Material API or Finished Goods | Refer to point 5 for the definitions of API and Finished Goods. |
| Origin of cannabinoids | Indicate whether the cannabinoids are of Natural or Synthetic origin. |
| Concentration/Strength | Indicate the concentration/strength of the major cannabinoids - For raw material: Express each cannabinoid as a percentage (%)
- For finished goods: Express each cannabinoid in milligrams per millilitre (mg/ml)
- Wafer/sublingual film: Express each cannabinoid in milligrams (mg)
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| Form of substance | Indicate the form of the finished goods, for example capsule, cartridge, oil, seed etc. |
| Pack type and size | Provide details on the pack type and the size in metric units only - API material: for example 1kg pack
- Finished goods (single units): for example 30ml bottle or 15g pack
- Finished goods (multiple units): for example 10mg wafer, pack of 50
- Cannabis seeds: for example 10 packs of 50 seeds
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| Number of Packs | Specify the total number of packs/bottles (as defined above) that make up the proposed shipment. For example: 20 if you are seeking 20 x 1kg packs 500 if you are seeking 500 x 30ml bottles 1,500 if you are seeking 1,500 x 15g packs 100 if you are seeking 100 x packs of 50 wafers (5,000 wafers total) Net weight of seeds. |
| Examples: |
THC/CBD for supply under SAS/AP
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CBD for manufacture or compounding into a finished product
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Samples for laboratory use
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Seed for cultivation
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| 7. Declaration and Consent |
| Make sure you read and understand the declaration and consent. Sign the application form. Complete the contact details of the person signing the form. The form must be signed by the licence holder or a person that the licence holder has authorised in writing to make applications under the licence. |
Submitting your application
You can submit your application in the following ways:
| Mail | Narcotics Control Section
Office of Drug Control
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601 |
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| Email | NCS@health.gov.au |
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The NCS endeavours to process applications for permits within 20 business days from the date of receipt of a viable application form and the required supporting documentation.
While a very high proportion of applications are processed within 10 days, there will be times where high demand for permits may result in slightly longer processing times. Application forms that contain incomplete or incorrect information will be returned to you for amendment, resulting in delays in processing.
It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that the triplicate copy of the permit is completed at the time of importation and the hardcopy returned to NCS.
It is responsibility of the importer to return the endorsed triplicate copy to NCS no later than 14 working days after the importation has occurred. Failure to comply with this condition may result in cancellation of import licenses.
Unused or expired permits must be returned within 14 days.
