SAPS 520 SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE APPLICATION FOR MULTIPLE IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT PERMANENT IMP 2026

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The document is an application form (SAPS 520) for various types of firearm import or export permits issued by the South African Police Service, in accordance with the Firearms Control Act of 2000. It includes sections for personal and company details, firearm specifics, applicant declarations, and official use by police officers. The form facilitates the legal process for individuals and companies seeking to import or export firearms for personal use.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the SAPS 520 application in the editor.
Begin by filling in your personal details in Section D. Indicate the type of permit you are applying for by marking the appropriate box with an X.
Complete the NATURAL PERSON’S DETAILS section, providing your identification type, full names, date of birth, and contact information.
If applicable, fill out the PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT’S SPOUSE/PARTNER section. Ensure all fields are accurately completed.
In the IMPORT AND/OR EXPORT DETAILS section, specify the country of origin and destination, along with the reason for your permit request.
Review all sections for accuracy before signing at the end of the form. Use our platform’s tools to add your signature electronically.

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Can I travel with a gun to Africa?

Yes, you can. Sort off. You cannot carry it except unloaded, and locked in a secure gun case.

What is the SAPS 520 form?

If you want to bring your own rifle to South Africa on a hunt, you must properly fill out the SAPS 520 Form in order to obtain a temporary firearms import permit.

Can I import a gun from the USA to South Africa?

The importer must be in possession of the original import permit when importing the firearms or ammunition. The permit in respect of an application submitted to the Designated Firearms Officer (Police official) at the port of entry will be issued by the specific Designated Firearms Officer who received the application.

Can firearms be shipped internationally?

The only legal way you can ship guns overseas is by using a licensed gun dealer. You can google them and find a local agent near you..even so it will be costly and take time to get licenses and permits in place before you will be allowed to ship them.

How long does it take to get an import permit in South Africa?

How long does it take to receive my import export license? Customs official turnaround time for import export licenses is 5 working days after submission of all the necessary documentation. In our experience, 95% of the licenses do arrive in this time frame, and most normally arrive in less than 5 working days.

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How do I get an import and export certificate in South Africa?

What you should do Register as an importer at Sars. Go to ITAC or download the applicable form. Fill in the forms. Submit the forms to the Directorate: Import and Export Control at ITAC.

What guns are allowed in South Africa?

A person may possess four firearms for the purpose of this section, which is a handgun not fully automatic; a rifle or shotgun, which is not fully/semi-automatic; or the barrel, frame or receiver of such a handgun, rifle or shotgun, which is regarded a firearm and must also be licensed.

How much is import tax from USA to South Africa?

Import tax South Africa has a VAT rate of 15%; however, the total VAT amount is calculated based on the added-tax value (ATV).

SAPS 520 SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE APPLICATION FOR MULTIPLE IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT PERMANENT IMP 2026

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