GUN LAWS AND PERMITS

All visitors to South Africa are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival. Visas are not required for citizens from USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Spain. Visitors can stay for a maximum of 90 days. You may be requested to show a return ticket.

PLEASE NOTE:
ALL FORMS TO BE FILLED IN WITH BLACK INK. DO NOT SIGN YOUR FORMS UNTIL IN FRONT OF A POLICE OFFICIAL.

We have just been notified of a helpful service at the airport. You can contact Ann at air2000@global.co.za to meet you at the airport and she can organize all the gun permits for a fee of $70 (or 50 Euro) per group (Not per person, but they must be traveling as a group.) While you relax in the lounges.

Click here to show the South African Police Office where you will obtain your Temporary Firearms Permit. It is located just as you enter the Baggage Claim area.

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Please note the following and make sure to inform your clients of all the procedures and necessary documentation they need to have with them to ensure that no unnecessary delays occur. Refer to the PHASA website for all updated information and other particulars www.professionalhunters.co.za

Please contact Marianna at the office if anything is unclear or more info is needed. Marianna

Before presenting the firearm import application the applicant MUST present the following documents:

Passport

Return airline ticket (to country of origin)

Firearm licence or proof of ownership

Proof of export from the country of origin:

The following must be stated in this letter:
“It is hereby certified that the owner of the firearm(s) Mr (state name as in passport) with caliber (state caliber) serial number (state serial number) and type (state type) are hereby authorized to temporarily export the above mentioned firearm(s) from (state country)”

This must be certified by an official government institution eg. customs/police.

Invitation letter from the Outfitter/company:

The following must be stated in this letter:
Letter must be on official letterhead of Outfitter/company
PH and Outfitter’s details – name, surname, licence numbers and in which province(s) they are registered.
Letter must state for what type of hunting the client is invited and the calibre needed for the hunt.
Where will the hunt(s) take place – name of the farm and district
State that the weapons will only be used for hunting purposed on mentioned properties
The duration of the hunt
Letter must be signed and dated

Motivation letter from the applicant as to the reason for the importation of the firearm.

Please note:Only 1 person at a time will be attended to.
The first person in line will be helped first.
The firearm and ammunition will be inspected by the Police inside the office.
Please ensure that all the required documents are in order before entering the office so that you do not delay the process.