Information about the process required to import animals into the Netherlands from Australia can be found by referring to the EU website.

Contact the Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality for more information.

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

As required by the importing country.

Pre-export preparations

There may be particular requirements for packaging the honey bees for export and you should check this.

Transport requirements

There may be requirements for transportation and approved routes for exporting honey bees and you should check this.

Based on European Commission and importing country website and information. Entry last reviewed 7 June 2021.