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Guidance covers submitted documents for individuals, including passport copies, invitation and return travel proof, firearm ownership/license evidence, US Custom Form 4457 when applicable, and SAPS 520 form sections with specific page and field ranges. 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For Americans, include the US Custom Form 4457, and provide SAPS 520 form details plus permission and supporting letters as requested.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"How far in advance must the application be submitted?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"Application forms must be submitted 30 days in advance. Late submission may restrict permits to hunting only in South Africa and may affect export permits for other African countries.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What are the transport and storage rules for firearms and ammunition?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"Firearms must be in a lockable firearm case, and ammunition must be in a separate lockable ammo case. No ammunition is allowed in regular luggage on domestic and African flights, and the ammo case weight limit is stated as 5 kg / 11 pounds.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},305787,1790350231,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":40,"category_name":41,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":47,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":135,"language":136,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":140,"read_time":76},549758252649,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/8000253669c5317157?_k=1778319167496531819","HUNTERS PERMITS  \nAFRICA  \nADELE JANSE VAN RENSBURG  \nCELL: +27-76-119-9911  \nE-MAIL: [info@hunterspermitsafrica.co.za](info@hunterspermitsafrica.co.za)  \nPO BOX 1089  \nOR TAMBO INT. AIRPORT 1627, GAUTENG  \nSOUTH AFRICA  \nTEMPORARY PRE-ISSUED IMPORT/EXPORT FIREARM PERMITS!  \nTO APPLY FOR A PRE-ISSUED PERMIT YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:  \n• COPY OF PASSPORT  \n• COPY OF INVITATION LETTER (Letter from Safari Company)  \n• COPY OF RETURN TICKET (Itinerary/Flight ticket)  \n• PROOF OF OWNERSHIP FOR FIREARM – License (Only Americans needs a US Custom 4457 form / US Customs Form 4457)– Certified – Please check for the us custom stamp at the custom offices, as well as new dates – Date needs to bethe same year that the hunt will take place. For Europeans and other countries a Firearm License copy is required.  \n• US Custom 4457 form  \n[https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2019-](https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2019-)  \n[Sep/CBP%20Form%204457.pdf](Sep/CBP%20Form%204457.pdf)  \n• SAPS 520 –(Black Ink / Dates on saps form must be-Year – Month – Day)  \n• COPY OF LETTER OF PERMISSION (In which you give me permission to handle your Permit)  \nPlease make sure that all your documentation is direced to Adelè of Hunters Permits Africa as to keep it’s privacy secure.  \n• THE NEXT PAGES OF THE SAPS 520 FORM NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT:  \n• PAGE 2 – D; E; 1-25.4 (D – 1 UP TO 25.4)  \n• PAGE 4 – G; 1-9.2 (G – 1 UP TO 9.2) Year – Month-Day  \n• PAGE 5 – I; 1-2  \n• PAGE 6 – I; 4-4.4 – J; 1-4 (Signature must be on both I; 4.3 – J; 3 – PLACE :  \nIndicates your Location when filling out the form. Example: Dallas, Texas or London, UK )  \nSpecial clearance:  \nBringing in two of the same Calibre Rifles, Semi-Auto Shotguns or Hunting Handguns is permitted, but the application therefore needs to be handed in at least 30 days prior to your arrival.  \nNB:: AMMUNITION MUST BE IN SEPARATE SECURE LOCKABLE AMMO CASE! You can still Travel with it in checked in Luggage.  \nTime Frame  \nApplication form must be submitted 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE. If not submitted on time only Permits issued to hunt in South Africa can be applied for and no export Permit to other African Countries. You can scan & email only relevant pages of the SAPS 520 application form.  \nPolice New Rules:  \nPlease note that I need documents for Export Permits before 21 working days to hand it in at the Police in Pta (Monday to Friday) (office check 30 working days) before arrival date! No Export assistance on arrival date on OR Tambo Int Airport anymore. Except late applications but an extra fee included.  \nFirearm Licenses / Proof of ownership of Rifle  \nPlease take note ... ONLY ENGLISH. The Police don’t accept Firearm licenses / Proof of Ownership on Rifles in (other) language, only in English. No French / Russian / Greek or any foreign language than english. Go to your nearest custom office and ask for a custom form that stipulates you are authorized to handle and transport a rifle.  \nPlease note: If your documents are not in order the SAPS will refuse to issue a permit andwill lock up your firearms till the day of departure. Please make sure you have all the documents in order as well as the serial no’s. And for safety, always bring originals and certified copies with.  \nBolt: - Domestic Rules-Please remove bolt from rifle in case ofa bolt action. It can travel in your gun case with rifle but just out of firearm. Some airlines prefer it separate.  \nCancelation fee is required on Permits – If a clients application has been submitted to the Police by my office a 100% fee is payable even if client cancels or leaves his rifles behind for whatever reason.  \nFor FedEx / DHL send;  \nPO Box 1089  \nOR Tambo Int. Airport  \nGauteng  \nSouth Africa  \n1627  \nTRAVELLING ABROAD WITH CHILDREN  \nProduce a certified copy of an authorisation letter-Visit the Home Affairs website – [www.dha.gov.za](www.dha.gov.za) – for  \ndocuments and more information on the new immigration acts an","cbCailPqbFc1b8Mq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailPqbFc1b8Mq","pdf",279308,8,"English","# Temporary pre-issued import/export firearm permits\n## Required documents for a pre-issued permit\n## SAPS 520 form pages and field ranges\n## Special clearance, transport rules, and ammunition requirements\n## Application timing and police processing rules\n## Police and customs procedure on arrival\n## Additional services and travel with children","[{\"question\":\"What documents are required to apply for a temporary pre-issued firearm permit?\",\"answer\":\"Submit a passport copy, invitation letter copy (from the safari company), return ticket/itinerary copy, and proof of firearm ownership/license. 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