. You are required to complete the SAP 520 form when applying for the temporary importation of firearms. You must complete sections E1 to E25.4, G, I and J
Download the SAP 520 form
Note:
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. Sign both sections I and J.
The following documents must accompany the SAP 520 form:
1. Passport
2. Return airline ticket
3. Proof of ownership:
Firearm licenses, documentary proof etc. For USA
citizens an officially stamped Customs Declaration
Form 4457, is essential.
4. 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
fire-arm(s) M (state particulars) with caliber
(state caliber), serial number (state the serial
number) and type (state type of weapon) is hereby
authorized to temporarily export the above firearm(s)
from country (state country)."
5. 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 regarding the
professional hunters and outfitter:
- name(s)
- surname(s)
- license number(s)
- province in which they are registered.
The letter must include the following information:
- for what type of hunt the client is invited
- what calibers 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.
