Rifle Permits

Information needed for your South African Rifle Permit

We can assist our hunting clients bringing their own firearms into South Africa for hunting purposes. This can be done yourself, but we also utilize the services of a facilitator whom can have your Firearms prepared in advance and waiting upon your arrival to Johannesburg (This cost is $150). Feel free to send us an email if you would like to use this service: [email protected]

Firearm License 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

 Click Here for Sample e520 Form

 Proof of Ownership

•  USA: Custom Form 4457 - You can obtain this form online here or from your local Customs and Border Patrol office. 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 and Passport

•  You will need to show a Xerox copy of your airline arrival and departure details at the South Africa Police Station upon arrival.

• Xerox copy of your passport which is notarized. Make a copy and have a notary public official sign and stamp the copy.

Procedures through Johannesburg Airport

Upon Arrival in South Africa

• Exit Plane and go through Passport Control

• Collect your regular luggage (not rifle cases) or bow case from the conveyor belt, and exit through Customs

•  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 and your rifles.

What Firearms you can Bring

Rifles and Shotguns

•  Maximum of two (2) firearms or shotguns per hunter, 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 

• Most airlines from the United States only allow up to 10-11 lbs of ammunition when traveling. The ammo must be in the original box or a securely packed container...no loose ammo. Ammo can be packed in your check-in luggage or the rifle case in most cases, but check with your airline.

• Firearms must be checked in a hard-sided case with a lock.