Taking Rifle to SA

[NellyT]

Thanks for all the helpful advice chaps, roll on May 2015!

 

[hanya]

study permit have never experienced the problem

 

[MJ75]

This thread is annoying me because when I flew with SAA to Jo'Burg I'm sure we didn't have export permits.

The whole process took around an hour from collecting my rifle to checking it onto a connecting flight and didn't cost a penny which surprised me.

 

[MJ75]

Hmmmm, I don't recall writing a motivation letter either, and I didn't have my passport notarised by a notary public. I literally just turned up with my FAC, letter of invitation, return flight ticket and completed but unsigned SAPS 520.

Could it be that we were given export permits by customs staff and I've completely forgotten about it?

 

[smullery]

In all my trips I have always had my permit before my rifle got to the SAPS office. Done on arrival. Once you are in their system it's easy for them, you are already OK.

I will start a new thread asking for any changes to the usual for the usual suspects.

Stan

 

[MJ75]

In all my trips I have always had my permit before my rifle got to the SAPS office. Done on arrival. Once you are in their system it's easy for them, you are already OK.

I will start a new thread asking for any changes to the usual for the usual suspects.

Stan

Where did you get the permit from?

 

[smullery]

Where did you get the permit from?

MJ75,

My meaning was that I get my permit on arrival and has always been processed before my rifles were delivered. I then have the serial numbers checked and then sign the register and am given my permit.

Then walk out.

Stan

 

[MJ75]

MJ75,

My meaning was that I get my permit on arrival and has always been processed before my rifles were delivered. I then have the serial numbers checked and then sign the register and am given my permit.

Then walk out.

Stan

Hi Stan

I just read your other thread and figured that out. What is confusing me is that I did not leave the UK with an export permit. Just my passport, FAC, SAPS520, Letter of invitation and return flight ticket.

Since reading this thread I've read that you need an export permit, a letter of motivation written by myself, and that I should have notorized copies of my FAC and passport. None of which were needed on my last visit. So I'm confused.

Has anyone actually been asked for a notorised copy of their passport or FAC? Has anyone been asked for a motivational letter? And has anyone from the UK been asked for an export permit?

 

[Safari Hunter]

Hi Jared
It has changed slightly with the export permit from the UK. I will run through this with you, no motivational letter or notarizing anything is required.
Cheers
Adrian

 

[smullery]

Hi Stan

I just read your other thread and figured that out. What is confusing me is that I did not leave the UK with an export permit. Just my passport, FAC, SAPS520, Letter of invitation and return flight ticket.

Since reading this thread I've read that you need an export permit, a letter of motivation written by myself, and that I should have notorized copies of my FAC and passport. None of which were needed on my last visit. So I'm confused.

Has anyone actually been asked for a notorised copy of their passport or FAC? Has anyone been asked for a motivational letter? And has anyone from the UK been asked for an export permit?

Hence my starting the new thread. I feel that those newbies that are pushed/directed/choose to use a meet and greet service may be spun a need to spend money on what is free. Those that are regulars and have a short flight connection may easily be "pressured" but if you can get a permit processed before your rifle even gets to the SAPS office....

Act like a local, speak loud and direct, engage the PC and DO NOT Stand in line. They will get you out of there quick

Stan

 

[MJ75]

Hi Jared
It has changed slightly with the export permit from the UK. I will run through this with you, no motivational letter or notarizing anything is required.
Cheers
Adrian

Thanks Adrian. It's been a few years since I last needed the services of a notary public, but from memory the first document was £100 to get notarized, and additional documents £80 a go. So I'm pleased that's not required!

Hence my starting the new thread. I feel that those newbies that are pushed/directed/choose to use a meet and greet service may be spun a need to spend money on what is free. Those that are regulars and have a short flight connection may easily be "pressured" but if you can get a permit processed before your rifle even gets to the SAPS office....

Act like a local, speak loud and direct, engage the PC and DO NOT Stand in line. They will get you out of there quick

Stan

Completely agree. Thanks for the reply.

 

[stav]

If changing flights make sure you have plenty of time, or will cost you if they have to rush you throug don't let anyone carry your cases it will cost you and make sure after each desk vist your get all your documents back.unlike me when I landed in port Elisabeth my fac was in Johannesburg and told me to collect it on way back, when I got there they didn't have it until you get your wallet out and thats the police!!! But also porters, customs the lot
Only downside to africa but lesson learnt and a fair few hundred pounds lighter.
Stav
P.s. going again tho hunting was mint

 

[sh1kar]

I have used these guys - for a small fee they will get the permit in advance and meet you as you land - very handy if you on a busy flight with lots of hunters so you not hanging around the SAP dept http://www.hunterssupport.com/hunters/

Don't forget also that flights to SA your ammo has to be in a SEPERATE locked checked in box - locking in your suitcase no longer acceptable - changed a couple of years back And of course the airlines can now charge you for 2 Firearms bits of kit and the associated handling charges.....