Do I need two South African rifle permits?

[RolandtheHeadless]

Actually, I believe I'll need two because I'm taking two rifles, right?

But what I'm talking about is that I'll be entering S. Africa twice, so do I need two sets of permits?

I'll be hunting in S. Africa a week, then going to Zambia to hunt for eight days. After that, I'll be entering S. Africa again to fly from J-burg to home.

 

[James.Grage]

I had Gracy Travel do my South Africa permit while going to Zimbabwe. I was able to hold on to the permit until my return. My meet and greet met me coming and going for each leg of the trip.

 

[Hank2211]

If you're flying from Zambia to Jo'burg and your luggage (including of course the guns) is checked straight through to your final destination (outside of South Africa), then you never see the guns in Jo'burg and you don't need a permit.

At lest that's what happened when I flew Vic Falls - Jo'burg -London and Windhoek-Jo'burg-London, the last as recently as last June.

 

[riflepermits.com]

Just send me an email to henry@riflepermits.com for feedback!

 

[RolandtheHeadless]

So far, I've privately received three conflicting opinions on whether I'll need two separate S. African permits to cover the time hunting in S. Africa and Zambia.

a) Just one permit, but check the "multiple import" box on the SAPS 520.

b) Just one permit, but fill out the dates to cover the entire trip, including while in Zambia.

c) Two permits required, one import and one in-transit.

I don't want to name these sources, because at least two of them must be wrong. But what do I do?

 

[Mekaniks]

So far, I've privately received three conflicting opinions on whether I'll need two separate S. African permits to cover the time hunting in S. Africa and Zambia.

a) Just one permit, but check the "multiple import" box on the SAPS 520.

b) Just one permit, but fill out the dates to cover the entire trip, including while in Zambia.

c) Two permits required, one import and one in-transit.

I don't want to name these sources, because at least two of them must be wrong. But what do I do?

Call and talk to Henry at rifle permits. ASAP

 

[RolandtheHeadless]

Yes, Henry has answered my question. He clearly knows what he's talking about, and I do appreciate his advice.

It seems I'll need two permits, one for import and the other in-transit.

 

[Bruce]

I will et my son in RSA to fone the SAPS division in the Western Cape and get the real info direct from them!

 

[Bruce]

NO

Actually, I believe I'll need two because I'm taking two rifles, right?

But what I'm talking about is that I'll be entering S. Africa twice, so do I need two sets of permits?

I'll be hunting in S. Africa a week, then going to Zambia to hunt for eight days. After that, I'll be entering S. Africa again to fly from J-burg to home.

.. the rifles are written onto ONE form, plus the ammo for each calibre.

 

[RolandtheHeadless]

Yeah, thanks, Bruce. I realize that both rifles should be listed on one form now. Should have examined the SAPS 520 more closely. Also, I'll need two separate 520s for the trips between S. Africa and Zambia.

 

[Bruce]

That is what the local SAPS guy was telling my son, he says you will need 2 x permits to enter BOTH times into RSA... sorry could not be more of a help, but I'm sure that Henry managed to get you properly sorted

 

[CAustin]

So far, I've privately received three conflicting opinions on whether I'll need two separate S. African permits to cover the time hunting in S. Africa and Zambia.

a) Just one permit, but check the "multiple import" box on the SAPS 520.

b) Just one permit, but fill out the dates to cover the entire trip, including while in Zambia.

c) Two permits required, one import and one in-transit.

I don't want to name these sources, because at least two of them must be wrong. But what do I do?

With respect you email Henry at rifle permits.com and he will fix you up. It's his business and he knows what to do. I've used him!