SOUTH AFRICA

 Pre-approved temporary rifle import permits can be arranged at nominal fee. Contact Trophy Trackers Africa for further details.


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All hunters temporarily exporting firearms for hunting purposes to South Africa and applying for a temporary import permit at the airport after arrival in South Africa (not a pre-issued permit), will need to have Proof of Export from the their country of origin.

  • Without this proof, the police will not issue the temporary import permit and will confiscate your firearm(s). 

UK Citizens:
UK Border Force has issued the following instructions for hunters not having a pre-issued permit for the RSA:
-              Email the UKBF Armory Control on External link opens in new tab or windowukba.firearmslhr@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk at least 2 weeks prior to your departure for the RSA:
Advise them that you will be traveling to South Africa for a game hunting safari.
                Request them to issue you with a letter/document that you may lawfully temporarily export your firearms and ammunition to South Africa.
                Scan and email copies of the following with the request:
-           Passport
-           Firearms license – indicate exactly which rifles/shotguns you will take and the amount of ammunition you will be taking
-           Return flights and dates
•          Contact details: +44 (0) 20 8910 3721
 
US Citizens:
Current customs form 4457 is sufficient: Not older than 6 months


NB!

24 March 2017

The South African Police Services’ central firearms desk advised that they will no longer accept America’s Department of Homeland Security’s Certificate of Registration, commonly known as CBP Form 4457, if the date in the top right hand corner has expired.

The NEW CBP Form 4457, is available from Homeland Security’s official website

We wish to alert all hunters traveling to/through South Africa, to obtain a new Certificate of Registration listing their firearms, prior to leaving the United States of America. Other ports of entry elsewhere in the World may follow suit so make sure your 4457 is valid.

It is advised hunting clients to pre-apply, through a reputable, registered meet-and-greet agency, for temporary import/export firearm and/or transit permits. Although there is a small fee payable to these service providers, the peace of mind and time saved at the firearm permit office at OR Tambo International Airport, is well worth the effort.
 
Other Countries not issuing temporary export permits: Official affidavit or declaration from their police or customs authorizing them to temporarily exporting the specific firearms for hunting purposes to South Africa.





MOZAMBIQUE



Limits:


 • There is no limit of one rifle and one shotgun, or two rifles that you may import into Mozambique. However, if you transit through South Africa or some European countries, you will be restricted by their rules.


 • Only ammunition for the specific caliber(s) you are bringing may be imported. You need to bring the exact number of rounds as stipulated on your import permit.


 • A maximum of one hundred (100) rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting rifle, two hundred (200) shells of ammunition per shotgun and fifty (50) rounds of ammunition per handgun. Remember that the airlines will limit you to 11 pounds or 5 kilos of ammunition. Check additional restrictions for your airlines and any country you may transit.


• Handguns are allowed for hunting purposes with a special permit your safari operator may request from the Ministry of Interior. However, you can no longer hunt dangerous game with a handgun.


• Bows are allowed, but you cannot hunt dangerous game with a bow.


Semi-automatic, automatic firearms or military-style weapons are prohibited


Fees:


• US$200 per firearm. Note that if you bring extra barrels for a rifle, each barrel will incur an import fee.


• US$1 import tax for each round of ammunition


• There is a Police license and temporary import permit from Customs that must be obtained.


Time Frame:


• We must submit your application with required documentation no later than eight (8) weeks before your arrival in Mozambique.


• A hunting license is required before a firearm import permit will be issued.


• Once the temporary importation of firearms and ammunition has been granted, the we will apply for a tax exemption with custom officials based on your port of entry so that you do not have to pay import duties upon entry into Mozambique.


Requirements:


• We request for you to complete your Information Required for Mozambique form and we will submit the application on your behalf as all official correspondence takes place in Portuguese.


• In the Information Required for Mozambique form, you can upload, a clear copy of your passport, four colour passport photos and a copy of your firearm license.


• Copy of your proof of ownership (US Customs Form 4457 for hunters from the US; other nationals will need copies of a firearm license). (Please check under the South Africa section)Note that serial numbers for the firearms should be typed (preferably) or very clearly written.


Note:


If you plan to travel through South Africa, you will need a South African firearm import permit if you overnight there or if you must claim your baggage to check onto your connecting flight to your final destination. We can assist with obtaining a temporary firearms import permit for South Africa. This needs to be arranged at least 60 days prior to arrival. Check with your airline to ensure it has an interline baggage agreement with your connecting airline and that you can check your bags all the way to your final destination. Otherwise you will need an in-transit permit for South Africa.


 Also, some European countries allow fewer firearms per person, even if they are only in transit. Verify with your travel agent before booking flights.


Clearing your Firearms


Upon your arrival, Customs will hand write a temporary import permit which must accompany the weapon(s) for the duration of the hunt and will be used to inspect the firearm(s) upon departing Mozambique.