Completing the SAPS 520 form is the first step in applying for a South African temporary firearm import permit. Use our fillable form and follow the instructions below to complete the sections normally required from visiting hunters.
Download the SAPS 520 form and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Do not complete it inside your web browser, as your information or signature may not save correctly.
You do not need to print and scan the form. You may draw your handwritten signature using Adobe Acrobat Reader’s Fill & Sign tool. Do not use the PDF’s Digital Signature field, as this adds certificate information to the document.
Select the Download SAPS 520 Form button and save the PDF to your computer.
Open the downloaded file using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Do not complete the form in Chrome, Edge, Safari or another web browser, as browser-based PDF viewers may not save all form fields or signatures correctly.
Complete all highlighted personal information and emergency contact details.
Complete your ports of entry, travel dates, and trip details.
Complete at least one firearm entry.
Complete the type and quantity of ammunition being imported.
Enter names, dates, locations, and required signatures.
Ensure all firearm serial numbers match your supporting documentation.
Print and physically sign the form where indicated.
Carry the completed SAPS 520 and supporting documents when travelling.
