- Export Intent
Colombia has bilateral cannabis agreements with Germany, UK, Australia, and others. INVIMA and MinJusticia both involved in the export authorization process.
- INVIMA export authorization
- MinJusticia export permit (psychoactive)
- ICA phytosanitary certificate
- Destination country import authorization
- Obtain Destination Import Auth
Destination country import authorization is prerequisite for Colombian export permits.
- Germany: BfArM BtMG §3
- UK: Home Office DLCU
- Australia: TGA + ODC
- Include Colombian exporter details
- Apply: INVIMA Export Authorization
INVIMA export authorization for cannabis derivatives. Processing: approximately 3–5 weeks.
- Destination import authorization copy
- INVIMA manufacturing license reference
- Product specifications, batch numbers, quantity
- MinJusticia Export Permit
Ministry of Justice export permit for psychoactive cannabis. Required in addition to INVIMA authorization.
- MinJusticia permit application
- Destination import authorization copy
- Cultivation license reference
- Processing: approximately 2–4 weeks
- ICA Phytosanitary Certificate
Colombian Agriculture Institute issues phytosanitary certificate for plant material exports. Required for customs clearance in most destination markets.
- ICA inspection of export lot
- Phytosanitary certificate (Spanish + English)
- Processing: 3–7 working days
- Bogotá El Dorado Airport Export
Primary export point — El Dorado International (BOG). DIAN (Colombian customs) export declaration.
- All permits and certificates original
- DIAN export declaration
- Narcotic export declaration under INCB
- Cold chain if applicable
- Export Cleared ✓
Colombian cannabis exported. Major competitive advantage: Colombian production costs are among the lowest globally.