Procedures on Access and Export Licence Application (Non-Commercial Research)

A guideline on how to apply for access/export licence applications.

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Access Licence Form

To access biological resources of the State, the researcher is required to have an Access Licence. The access form is no longer available for downloads as all applications should be submitted via our online system at https://sabcapps.sabah.gov.my/

Transfer (Export) Licence form

In order to bring any biological resources out of the State of Sabah, the researcher or collector is required to have a Transfer Licence. The transfer/ export aplication form is no longer available for downloads as all applications should be submitted via our online system at https://sabcapps.sabah.gov.my/

User Compliance Requirements

Notice to Local Collaborator

Statutory Declaration Form

If your application for Access / Transfer Licence is successful, you are required to complete the Statutory Declaration Form and present it to Sabah Biodiversity Centre upon licence collection.

Material Transfer Declaration Form

This form must be filled by the researcher's local collaborator and presented to the Sabah Biodiversity Centre upon collection of transfer (export) licence. 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operations In Malaysian Airspace

UAVs operating in Malaysia must meet or exceed the safety and operational standards as those for manned aircraft.

Immigration Checklist

• Checklist for New Application - Professional Visit Pass (Researcher)
• Checklist for Extension Application - Professional Visit Pass (Researcher)

Pekeliling Majlis Biodiversiti Sabah Bil 1/2014 (Sabah Biodiversity Council Circular 1/2014)