SOUTH AFRICAN FIREARMS PERMIT
For SAPS 520 permit application click HERE
South African Police Services Instructions for Completing form 520
For the new requirements to import firearms into South Africa, as published by the South African Police Service, click HERE.
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COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!
General Instructions:
1. Should you NOT complete ALL sections as indicated, your application will NOT be approved,
2. Complete the application in BLACK ink. (Don't even think of using blue ink),
3. Not all sections of the form apply, but you STILL have to SUBMIT ALL 8 PAGES,
4. Date format is YYYY-MM-DD
ONLY complete the following Sections:
Page 2 of 8 : Section D : Type of Permit
Tick number 5 (temporary import or export permit)
Page 2 of 8 : Section E : Particulars of Applicant
Complete the whole section from 1 thru 25.4
25.1 to 25.4 have to be completed, even if you are traveling alone
They will need these particulars (spouse / partner / contact) in case of an emergency
Page 4 of 8 : Section G : Import and/or Export Details
Complete the section from 1 thru 9.2
IMPORTANT: The date format is YYYY-MM-DD
Page 5 of 8 : Section I : Details of Firearms
Complete all requested details about firearms and ammunition.
Note I - 1.7: "Barrel Serial Number" - not necessary if barrel is solidly connected to the receiver, as are most bolt action rifles, and the receiver has a serial number and the barrel does not have a serial number. This is only necessary if the barrel has a different serial number than the receiver's serial number or if there is no serial number on the receiver and the only serial number is located on the solidly attached barrel, as in some custom made bolt action rifles.
Page 6 of 8 : Section I : Declaration by person who is lawfully in possession of the firearm
Complete Sections 3 thru 4.4
IMPORTANT:
Section 4.1 Fill in the Name
Section 4.2 Fill in the Date (Remember Date Format)
Section 4.3 SIGN the Document
Section 4.4 Fill in Place where you are signing the Document
Page 6 of 8 : Section J : Signature of Applicant
Complete section 1 thru 4
IMPORTANT:
Section 4.1 Fill in your Name
Section 4.2 Fill in the Date (Remember Date Format)
Section 4.3 SIGN the Document
Section 4.4 Fill in Place where you are signing the Document
Should you NOT complete ALL sections as requested; your application will NOT be approved!!