Form SAP520

We will send this to you upon receipt of booking deposit
Complete page 2 - E2.1 to E25.4 - Natural Persons details
Complete page 4 - G1 to G5 and G8 thru G9.2 - Import/Export Details
Complete page 5 - I1.1 to I5 - Details of Firearms and ammo
DO NOT SIGN! You do this in South Africa! Also, the date format is year/month/day
Please view this sample E520 for instructions on how to fill out your form

USA: Custom Form 4457 - We will send this to you upon receipt of booking deposit). This must be filled out and signed by a US Customs Officer before your trip (take your gun to your local international airport's customs office prior to your trip).
UK or Europe: Copy of your firearm license

Invitation Letter

This Invitation Letter will come from us. You will need to add your personal details and firearms details to the letter.

Airline Ticket

You will need to show your airline arrival and departure details at the South Africa Police Station upon arrival.

Procedures through TAMBO (Johannesburg) Airport

Upon Arrival in South Africa

Exit Plane and go through Passport Control
Go the the Import/Export Office. Next to it is an area marked "Firearms and Security items"
Identify your rifle case and sign for it if required
Collect your normal luggage at the appropriate conveyor belt
Proceed on the Green line through customs
Exit the arrivals hall, look for an Africa Hunt Lodge representative holding sign with your name on it
Take a right and look for the SAP Firearms office, where you will review and sign for your permit.

What you can Bring

Rifles and Shotguns

Maximum of four (4) firearms or shotguns, not more than one of the same caliber or gauge
Only 200 rounds for each permitted firearm or shotgun will be allowed
No ammunition for other firearms (not accompanying you) is permitted
Firearms must bear the manufacturer's serial number which the firearm can be identified, found on the barrel, frame or the receiver of the firearm
Handguns will be allowed into the country but must be used for hunting only which requires letters from hunter and outfitter stating such.
Shotguns: only side by side, over/under, or Pump shotguns are permitted