DAERA are now using GVMS to notify traders of the requirement to report to SPS Inspection Facilities
From 05 September 2023, DAERA will use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) to streamline the process for notifying traders of the requirement to report to DAERA SPS Inspection facilities for the application of SPS checks and controls.
Goods Vehicle Movement System
When moving goods from GB to NI a Goods Movement Reference (GMR) number is generated by the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS). A Goods Movement Reference number links together all the declarations which have been submitted for the goods on your vehicle.
Notification of the requirement to report to DAERA SPS Inspection facilities
In advance of your goods arriving in NI and disembarking the ferry you must check the status of your GMR to determine whether:
- you may continue the journey to your destination (provided you are not required to report for checks by other control bodies).
or
- you must report to a DAERA SPS inspection facility for application of SPS checks and controls.
How to Check your GMR Status
Please follow the quick step guidance below to check the status of your GMR on route to Northern Ireland to determine whether your goods need to report to DAERA Inspection facilities 30 minutes before disembarkation.
Step 1: Click on the link here
Step 2: Select ‘Start now’
Step 3: Enter the Goods Movement Reference to be queried:
Step 4: The following message is displayed until DAERA determine if an inspection is required:
Step 5: On occasion the following message may be displayed. This is an indication that your DAERA inspection status is not ready yet and you are required to recheck this status before your arrival in Northern Ireland. If no update to this message is displayed before disembarkation, please proceed with your onward journey.
Step 6: If a DAERA inspection is required the following result will be displayed and you must report to the DAERA SPS Inspection facility:
HMRC and DAERA Helplines
If you have a query about accessing GVMS or how to enter or view information in GVMS please call HMRC on 0300 3229 434.
If your query relates to reporting for SPS checks, please call:
- DAERA Belfast Port on 028 9037 8555
- DAERA Larne Port on 028 2826 0021
- DAERA Warrenpoint Port on 028 4175 3503