10 September 2026 – The Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list was updated.
Please note that the National Department of Health requires human remains to be included on the P&R list for import, export, and transit purposes.
The following requirements should be noted:
- A valid Human Remains Import, Export, or Transit Permit issued by the National Department of Health is required for every consignment of human remains. Any accompanying health documentation required by DOH (ID or Passport of the deceased, and next of kin, death certificate, BI1663, burial, removal, cremation documentation, infectious or non-infectious certificate, embalming certificate, Certificate of Competency, Letter from the Embassy, and A formal application letter to the DG of Health for the Permits, and any other documentation where applicable)
- All human remains must be detained for Port Health (Border Management Authority) and should be inspected upon arrival, departure, or transit to ensure compliance with the conditions stipulated in the permit.
- Clearance will only be granted once compliance with all permit conditions and applicable health requirements has been verified.
