Basic Regulations and Restrictions for the issuing of a Temporary Import Permits:

• Maximum of four (4) firearms or shotguns, not more than one of the same caliber or gauge.
• Only 200 rounds for each permitted firearm or shotgun will be allowed.
• No ammunition for other firearms (not accompanying you) is permitted.
• Firearms must bear the manufacturer’s serial number or any other mark by which the firearm can be identified. The identification number must be stamped and the mark affixed in the prescribed manner on the barrel, the frame or the receiver of the firearm.

Special applications: (Subject to pre-approval only: documents must reach us 30 days prior to arrival)

• Handguns will be allowed into the country, but only for hunting purposes. You will need:
- A letter of invitation from the outfitter stating the handgun will be used for hunting purposes only;
- A motivational letter from you stating that you will be using the handgun for hunting purposes and any other relevant motivation.

• For Semi-Automatic shotguns, you must supply a letter of motivation stating the reason for wanting to bring it into the country.

• Any person under the age of 21 that whishes to apply for a temporary import permit, has to include a motivational letter with the application proving that he/she is a capable hunter. Any additional motivational letters from 3rd parties will help with the application.