Apply for a licence to move and keep and invasive alien species

Licence to move and keep an invasive alien species

To move and keep an animal listed as a species of special concern under EU regulations you must apply to Natural Resources Wales for a licence, unless they are a companion animal (an animal owned before it was listed as a species of special concern.)

Find guidance on the legislation for animals of special concern on the Gov.uk. website.

Find guidance on the legislation for plants of special concern on the Gov.uk website.

If you got the animal after it was listed you must contact Natural Resources Wales for guidance.

Facilities that keep and move animals of special concern will need to apply for a licence.

Applicants will need to have their premises inspected by a vet and submit the inspection report along with their licence application.

Animals must be:

cared for and their welfare needs met
not be allowed to breed and
be securely contained.
microchipped or marked using methods that do not cause avoidable pain, distress or suffering.

Facilities will also need to complete a method statement.

Find guidance on the legislation for animals of special concern on the Gov.uk. website.