Primate Licensing

From 6 April 2026, anyone keeping primate(s) will need to have a licence.

New regulations for Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) mean that you need a licence to keep primates, these include but are not limited to any species of monkey, ape, lemur, loris or tarsier.

You will need to apply to us for a licence, if you keep the primate in Eastleigh. We will then arrange for a “suitable person” to undertake an inspection of your premises. This will usually be a veterinary practitioner.

Apply for a licence

You will need to complete our primate licensing application form and send it to us by email on [email protected]

You cannot make an application if you are under the age of 18, or if you have been disqualified from keeping primates.

Fees

Full details of our fees can be found here.