SAPS 520 Gun Import/Export Permit Application Form
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This SAPS 520 form is required by the South African Police Service. You must provide such things as your name, your passport number, and a description of the firearms and ammunition you are bringing into South Africa. This form MUST be signed in the Presence of a Police Officer upon Arrival.
Instructions to complete the SAPS 520
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Detailed Instructions on how to complete the SAPS 520 Gun Permit Application Form. This Form MUST be signed in South Africa in the Presence of a Police Officer upon Arrival at the Airport.
SAPS 520 Sample: Page 2
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SAPS 520 Sample: Page 4
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SAPS 520 Sample: Page 5
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SAPS 520 Sample: Page 6 (USA)
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If filled out in US. This one is if you want to complete your gun permit application in the USA prior to your arrival - and well in advance – in other words, if you obtain your permit before you arrive in South Africa, then you fill out your USA details.
SAPS 520 Sample: Page 6 (South Africa)
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If filled out upon arrival in South Africa. This one is if you complete your gun permit application just before or on your safari to South Africa – then you sign your name and give your details in the presence of the South African Police at Johannesburg Airport.
U.S. Customs Form 4457
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U.S. Customs Form 4457 must be completed and stamped in the USA before boarding your flight to South Africa. It proves ownership of personal items, such as rifles, taken out of the country.
"You have to take your guns to the local customs office. You should also take your camera, binoculars etc. and have them put on the form as well. The customs officers verify serial numbers and look at the items and then they sign the form. If you need to find a customs office, go to www.customs.gov and click on ports and then scroll down to your state [see Locations link below]. It will list each city that has an office."
- Directions for filling out Form 4457.
- Locations of U.S. Customs facilities that can approve your form.
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Example of a completed form.
Indemnity Agreement (English)
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This is your Indemnity Agreement (Liability Waiver) with Thormählen &Cochran Safaris.
Questionnaire (Excel version - PREFERRED)
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Questionnaire (PDF version)
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If you do not have Excel, please download this PDF version of the Questionnaire, fill it out, and either fax it to us or mail it by normal post.
CITES Permit Application - Bontebok
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SA Airlink Gun RestrictionsSA Airlink has discontinued the transportation of firearms to certain airports. Hunting rifles shall only be transported to and from the following destinations: OR Thambo Johannesburg airport, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, Polokwane, Phalaborwa and Kruger Mpumalanga airport at Nelspruit.
Meet and Assist
If you require assistance in obtaining the Temporary Gun Importation permits, or “meet and assist” upon arrival in Johannesburg, the following institutions provide excellent service:
- Air 2000 – website www.hunterssupport.com or email air2000@global.co.za Tel: +27 11 6592649. Fax: +27 11 659 2931
- PHASA – website www.phasa.co.za or email: admin@phasa.co.za. Tel: +27 12 667 2048. Fax: +27 12 667 2049
- Louis Bekker of Afton/Aftonio Guesthouse – website www.vipmeetandassist.com or www.vipmeetassist.com or email: aftongh@netactive.co.za. Tel: +27 11 391 7625. Fax: +27 11 972 4753. Skype: louisafton