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| Visitors bringing firearms into South Africa for hunting purposes, will be asked to fill in a SAP 520 – Temporary Import Application. |
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the SAP 520 form.
the SAP 520 form.
1. Passport
2. Return Airline Ticket
3. Proof of Ownership
4. Invitation Letter - WE WILL SEND TO YOU ONCE YOUR BOOKING INFO. IS RECEIVED.
FURTHER INFO. TO BE READ THROUGH
Firearms will be physically inspected to ensure the serial numbers match those of the licenses
and the application forms. Ammunition will also be inspected, and it is important to note that this
ammunition also requires a permit.
1. Clear passport control in Terminal where the flight arrives. (Generally, SAA and its
co-partners at Terminal 2, and all other airlines at Terminal 1).
2. Proceed to baggage claim at the respective carousel. Pick up general baggage.
3. Proceed to SAP (South African Police) desk at general baggage claim carousel
and sign for your gun.(You will not receive the gun there - you must leave the Terminal
and pick up the gun at their office - they will direct you.)
4. Proceed to the South African Police Firearm Office. Look for the office signage.
REMEMBER THE ISSUING OF THE TEMPORARY IMPORT PERMITS IS FREE OF
CHARGE. DO NOT TIP OR PAY ANY SAPS OFFICER FOR THIS SERVICE.
**Fill in the temporary firearm import permit application (SAP520) in advance if possible
(see attached document - e520.pdf) and bring it with you. (it must remain unsigned)
Note SAP520 must be completed in black ink and must remain unsigned
Form SAP520
Complete page 2 – E – Natural person’s details
Complete page 4 – G – Import/Export details
Complete page 5 – I – Details of firearms and ammunition
The following firearms and ammunition will NOT be allowed to enter South Africa:
Automatic Rifles
Semi-automatic Rifles
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Shotguns
Hand Carbines
More than 200 rounds of ammunition per person per firearm
Any pistol or revolver
Strict controls on automatic and semi-automatic firearms are enforced.
Also, please ensure that your firearms arrive on the same flight as you do.
(This must be done with the airline company on departure. Your firearm/s may only be
signed for by you and will not be released to your outfitter or professional hunter
should it/they arrive on a separate flight. In this case, the firearm/s will be held by the
SAPS until such time as you claim ownership in person.)
No more than one firearm per calibre and 200 rounds per calibre will be allowed into the country.
(The only exception to this is for shotguns, where more than one shotgun
of the same calibre may be allowed for bird hunting purposes if the client produces on
arrival at the South African Police Gun Office an acceptable written motivation as to why
he/she requires more than one shotgun of the same calibre.)
Permits will only be issued for ammunition which is accompanied by a firearm of the
same calibre.
2. Return Airline Ticket
3. Proof of Ownership
4. Invitation Letter - WE WILL SEND TO YOU ONCE YOUR BOOKING INFO. IS RECEIVED.
FURTHER INFO. TO BE READ THROUGH
Firearms will be physically inspected to ensure the serial numbers match those of the licenses
and the application forms. Ammunition will also be inspected, and it is important to note that this
ammunition also requires a permit.
1. Clear passport control in Terminal where the flight arrives. (Generally, SAA and its
co-partners at Terminal 2, and all other airlines at Terminal 1).
2. Proceed to baggage claim at the respective carousel. Pick up general baggage.
3. Proceed to SAP (South African Police) desk at general baggage claim carousel
and sign for your gun.(You will not receive the gun there - you must leave the Terminal
and pick up the gun at their office - they will direct you.)
4. Proceed to the South African Police Firearm Office. Look for the office signage.
REMEMBER THE ISSUING OF THE TEMPORARY IMPORT PERMITS IS FREE OF
CHARGE. DO NOT TIP OR PAY ANY SAPS OFFICER FOR THIS SERVICE.
**Fill in the temporary firearm import permit application (SAP520) in advance if possible
(see attached document - e520.pdf) and bring it with you. (it must remain unsigned)
Note SAP520 must be completed in black ink and must remain unsigned
Form SAP520
Complete page 2 – E – Natural person’s details
Complete page 4 – G – Import/Export details
Complete page 5 – I – Details of firearms and ammunition
The following firearms and ammunition will NOT be allowed to enter South Africa:
Automatic Rifles
Semi-automatic Rifles
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Shotguns
Hand Carbines
More than 200 rounds of ammunition per person per firearm
Any pistol or revolver
Strict controls on automatic and semi-automatic firearms are enforced.
Also, please ensure that your firearms arrive on the same flight as you do.
(This must be done with the airline company on departure. Your firearm/s may only be
signed for by you and will not be released to your outfitter or professional hunter
should it/they arrive on a separate flight. In this case, the firearm/s will be held by the
SAPS until such time as you claim ownership in person.)
No more than one firearm per calibre and 200 rounds per calibre will be allowed into the country.
(The only exception to this is for shotguns, where more than one shotgun
of the same calibre may be allowed for bird hunting purposes if the client produces on
arrival at the South African Police Gun Office an acceptable written motivation as to why
he/she requires more than one shotgun of the same calibre.)
Permits will only be issued for ammunition which is accompanied by a firearm of the
same calibre.
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Postnet Suite #98
Groblersdal
0470
South Africa
Postnet Suite #98
Groblersdal
0470
South Africa
| Telephone: +27 82 829 7701 +27 82 829 7702 Email : willieroux@lantic.net |
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| Below is a summary of what is required as well as further info.to read through. |
(by way of Customs Declaration Form 4457 from the country of origin.)
To preclude any problems on arrival, please make sure you have proof of
ownership - by way of customs declaration form from the country of
origin. Proof of ownership is obligatory.
YOU WILL NOT GET A PERMIT WITHOUT THE CUSTOMS FORM
PLEASE NOTE - the US officials may tell you that it is not necessary or that
you will get it on the plane please tell them that you MUST get it at the airport of
departure, officially stamped.
To preclude any problems on arrival, please make sure you have proof of
ownership - by way of customs declaration form from the country of
origin. Proof of ownership is obligatory.
YOU WILL NOT GET A PERMIT WITHOUT THE CUSTOMS FORM
PLEASE NOTE - the US officials may tell you that it is not necessary or that
you will get it on the plane please tell them that you MUST get it at the airport of
departure, officially stamped.
Please make sure that you have the INVITATION LETTER with you on arrival.
This information is necessary for the actual Temporary Import Permit, as well
as if the Police need to get in contact for any reason. Have your own info.
(in the USA) also handy.
This information is necessary for the actual Temporary Import Permit, as well
as if the Police need to get in contact for any reason. Have your own info.
(in the USA) also handy.
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