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TEMPORARY IMPORT OF FIREARMS
You are required to fill out the SAP 520 – Temporary Import Application that can be downloaded from the SAPS Website at www.saps.gov.za, (scroll down to "Applications" and then to "SAPS 520"- both the form and instructions are in PDF format).
It may also be filled out on arrival
at the airport; however we suggest filling in the form beforehand to
save processing time at the Police Office. Note: Please use black ink on the form and submit the full application of 8 pages.
Leave the form unsigned until finalized in front of a police officer. Sigh both sections I and J.
The following documents must accompany the SAP 520 form:
Passport
Return Airline Ticket
Proof of ownership
Firearm licenses, documentary proof etc. For USA citizens an officially stamped Customs Declaration Form 4457, is essential.
Proof of Export
Note: Clients must obtain documentation for the legal export of firearms from an official government institution (police or customs). This must be written in English and state the following: "It is hereby certified that the owner of the firearm(s) M (state particulars) with calibre (state calibre), serial number (state the serial number) and type (state type of weapon) is hereby authorised to temporarily export the above firearm(s) from country (state country)"
Invitation letter from the hunting outfitter
This letter must be written on an official letterhead of the hunting outfitter/company It must include the following details of the professional hunters and outfitters: - name(s) - surname(s) - license number(s) - province in which they are registrated
The letter must include the following information: - for what type of hunt the client is invited - what calibres will be used on the hunt - where the hunt will take place (name of farm and district) - duration of the hunt The letter must also state that the mentioned weapons will only be used for hunting purposes on the mentioned properties The letter must be signed by the hunting outfitter/company and dated.
Note: Firearms will be physically inspected to ensure the serial number(s) match those of the licenses (proof of ownership) and the application form. Ammunition will also be inspected.
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