• Ensure that your firearms arrive on the same flight as you do. This must be done with the airline company on departure.

• Contact your airline company for their regulations on the number of firearms allowed and packing of ammunition. Certain airlines require the ammo to be packed in a separate locked container.

• Your firearm/s may only be signed for by you and will not be released to your outfitter or professional hunter should it arrive on a separate flight. In this case, the firearm/s will be held by the SAPS until such time as you claim ownership in person.

• The temporary import permit serves as your firearm license in South Africa and enables you to buy ammunition in South Africa for the calibers noted on the permit.

• At all times while you are in possession of your firearms, you must have the temporary import permit on your person.

• When you are not using your firearm, it must be locked in a safe.

• In-Transit Permits are required for any person spending the night in South Africa while in-transit to a third country. The same pre-requisites apply as to obtain the normal Temporary Import permit.

• Check with your airline company on departure that your luggage and firearm(s) will be checked through to your final destination, when you are connecting to a third country on the same day.

• Should a firearm not be declared on arrival and a temporary import permit not issued, you will face severe penalties and possible arrest if detected.