Import Permit Guidelines

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GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPORTATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INTO NIGERIA

These Guidelines are made pursuant to Paragraph 4(1) of the Fourth Schedule to the Petroleum Act
CAP P10 L.F.N 2004 and are intended to clearly define the regulatory requirements for the issuance
of Petroleum Products Importation Permit and the administration of Vessel Arrival Notification &
Cargo Discharge at Jetties.

A. ELIGIBILITY

All companies duly registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as providers of goods
and services in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil and gas Industry are eligible to apply for
Import Permit of Petroleum Products subject to having access to appropriate Storage Facilities
which could be owned or leased from third parties.

B. APPLICATION CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IMPORT PERMIT
1) Application for Import Permit shall be made through the designated online portal at
ppips.dpr.gov.ng or from the DPR official website at www.dpr.gov.ng

2) The following documents shall be uploaded with the application at the online portal:-

i. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the applicant's company
ii. A copy of the company Article and Memorandum of Association
iii. A Copy of the current Storage/Sales license issued by the DPR (where applicable)
iv. A Bank reference with committed and explicit statements
v. Tax Identification Number (TIN)

3) The following fees payable in respect of an application for import permit shall be made through
the applicable electronic payment system on the portal:-
i. An application fee of Seventy Five Thousand Naira only (N75,000.00 / 30 MT)
ii. Processing fee of Two Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira only (N210, 000. 00 / Application)
The processes for making these payments are fully described on the Portal