Taking rifle to SA what is required

[gordon kings langley]

What paperwork is required to take my rifle to South Africa. Ie flying with BA to Johnnasburg. Also what is required from the Uk Boarder Force.
Thanks

 

[Fabnosh]

A couple of things to clarify as it's hard to work to where you are from and therefore your likely starting point. Are transiting the UK on the way to SA? Are you a Brit and therefore a holder of a UK Firearms certificate?

I can help you understand the process if you're a Brit taking guns to SA but I've no idea what needs to happen if you're transiting the UK

FN

 

[gordon kings langley]

Hi
I am based in the Uk and the rifle in question is on my Uk fac

 

[Fabnosh]

Ok - easy. I'd think about using Virgin over BA though.

Send an email to BFLHRFirearms@homeoffice.gov.uk that cover the following

Dear Sir/madam

I'm visiting South Africa between XXX- XXX and wish to take firearms. Please would you issue a 'Letter of Temporary Export' for the following guns

Rifle 1:
Whatever the rifle is
Rifle 2:
Whatever the rifle is

50 rounds of xxx and 50 rounds xxx ammunition will also be exported.

I have attached copies of:
- Application form (which is really simple and can be downloaded)
- Copy of the ID page of my Passport
- Copy of the Letter of Invitation from the hunting agent
- Copy of my flight itinerary
- Copy of my full Firearms Certificate

Many thanks for your help.

Kindest regards

Bha bha bha

Drop me a PM with a phone number and I'll talk you through the whole process. I've just done one for April and sent off the email on Monday and got an email last night saying it had been posted! Very impressive.

FN

 

[gordon kings langley]

Hi
Thanks for the info.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

won't he also need to get a permit from SAPS also?

 

[Fabnosh]

Yes, he'll also need a SAPS 520

FN

 

[Don Hinton]

I am using Henry here on this site for importation
henry@riflepermits.com
Are you spending the night in Jo'berg before going to destination? If so, recommend African Sky. They also have service to help you with importation
Don

 

[KWALATA SAFARIS]

What paperwork is required to take my rifle to South Africa. Ie flying with BA to Johnnasburg. Also what is required from the Uk Boarder Force.
Thanks

Who is your outfitter, surely he should be able to assist you with this?
www.riflepermits.com Henry will assist no problem.

I have been using him for well over a decade.
My best Always.

 

[Cam300]

What is required? A travel agent that knows how to travel with guns!

 

[Hyde Hunter]

I would contact Jennifer at Travel Express 1-406-363-0883 and she will help you out, she can also set you up to stay at African Sky and Gilbert who handles your meet and greet at the airport is great getting you thru SAPS. have you booked your flight yet? if not let Jennifer handle it for you her fee is only 150.00us and she will take good care of you

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

I would contact Jennifer at Travel Express 1-406-363-0883 and she will help you out, she can also set you up to stay at African Sky and Gilbert who handles your meet and greet at the airport is great getting you thru SAPS. have you booked your flight yet? if not let Jennifer handle it for you her fee is only 150.00us and she will take good care of you

Thanks for the plug!!

Lots of good info above, and yes the OP must get SAPS 520. Henry does a great job (permit only) and the folks at Africa Sky are wonderful as well (accommodations and permit). Doing it on your own is an option, but I think it's well worth it to have an expeditor!

 

[Hyde Hunter]

I agree whole heartily, and Jennifer does a wonderful job, you will be happy

 

[African Sporting Creations]

Welcome to AH and the posting side! Congrats on your trip and have fun!

 

[BRICKBURN]

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/saps-520-sample.8677/

 

[Global Rescue]

Welcome and look forward to your participation!