It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

An import permit, statutory declaration and health certificate are required.

Contact the Biosecurity department of the Solomon Islands for information about the process required to import animals into the Solomon Islands from Australia.

Email

Enquiries@biosecurity.gov.sb

Refer to this and the Department’s websites for current information about exporting animals (including any suspensions).

Note

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

Please contact the regional office in your state or territory for advice about exporting Queen honey bee units from Australia to the Solomon Islands.

There may be particular requirements for sourcing of honey bees for export from specific States in Australia and you should check this.

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.

Note

The bees may be subject to inspection on arrival.

Based on health conditions agreed 7 September 2017.

Entry last reviewed 10 May 2024.