... how long does it take to get the approved application FAXed back? I sent mine earlier last week (Tuesday, I think) and I'm just slightly concerned. When should I really start to panic... after two weeks? Three? I leave 27 Jul 05.

Just wondering. Not overly worried -- yet.

Russ

Dont know what the average is but mine took about 10 days.

Okay, that helps. I'll stop sweating for now.

Thanks, Palmer.

Russ

Russell,

Mine took 7-10 days as well. Hugh

I found the Dutch to be quite efficient and (once I got them all the right paperwork) it only took two days. Don't hesitate to call them, btw. The telephone number is right on the application and I believe the fellow who issues the permits is "Troomp" or something like that. Call me if you don't get it in a few days. They speak English very well and are as polite as your grandmother's best beau.

Roger that, Judge. If I don't get it by COB at work Friday, I'll give you a call. Much obliged.

Russ

Russell:

Mine took 2 days as well. If I were you, I would go ahead and give them a call...

See you at the "Selous International Airport", I will be heading out on the plane you guys arrive on!!

You are going to have a great time chasing after those Buff...

regards, jjs

Okay... I just called. Kind of scarey at first.

<< ring ring... ring ring... >>

Amsterdam Lady: "Rtqqpoeriouadlkcnvmerexpeccmeme?"
Me: "Um... English please???"
Amsterdam Lady: "Yes, how may I help you?"
Me: "Yes... I'm calling about the application I FAXed to transport a firearm on an airline."
Amsterdam Lady: "Yes, one moment, I will transfer you to that person."
Me:
Amsterdam Guy: "Rtqqpoeriouadlkcnvmerexpeccmeme?"
Me: "Um... English please???"
Amsterdam Guy: "Yes, how may I help you?"
Me: "Yes, I'd like to check on the status of an application I FAXed to transport a firearm on KLM Airlines?"
Amsterdam Guy: "Yes sir... your name?"
Me: "Taylor."
Amsterdam Guy: "Yes... that name sounds familiar."
Me:
Amsterdam Guy: "... Let me see here... yes... in Silvis?"
Me: "Yes, Silvis, Illinois... that's me!"
Amsterdam Guy: "Yes... I see that it is completed. If you have a working FAX, you should get it today or tomorrow."
Me: "Oh, that's GREAT! THANK YOU!!! I'll keep checking the FAX machine! Thank you very much!"
Amsterdam Guy: "You're very welcome."
Me: "Okay... thanks very much... you have a good day... good bye."
Amsterdam Guy: "Good bye."

So... all in all... I feel better. Now... if the FAX machine here at work will just resist breaking down.

Russ

quote:

Originally posted by Russell E. Taylor:
Okay... I just called. Kind of scarey at first.

Amsterdam Lady: "Rtqqpoeriouadlkcnvmerexpeccmeme?"
Me: "Um... English please???"
Amsterdam Lady: "Yes, how may I help you?"

I was just about to offer my help. It's only been two years and a couple of months since we left the Netherlands, and even though my son has an English accent in his Dutch these days that will scare the hoot out of his visiting grandparents tomorrow, I can still impersonate a Dutchman in my sleep. Should you run into a snag and you need a Dutch-speaking individual to help you out, just gimme a hollar.

Frans

God bless you, Frans! I will absolutely take you up on your offer if it appears there is a problem. Really, thank you very much.

Russ

Has it ever been settled, Kathy says its not needed unless you overnight, Gracy Travels says its necessarey?????????

I need closure on this, I'm in mourning!

I believe it is necessary... not for the Dutch, but because NWA says it is (albeit, mistakenly). So.... I got one. Heck, it's free except for the fax call.

Its necessary for EU Citizen or not this paperwork for travelling from Hannover to Dar Es Salaam.

r.
seloushunter

Well, after a LOT of (language) help from AR-regular Frans Diepstraten, I got my approval FAXed today!!!



I had called NWA earlier this afternoon and the nice lady explained that I absolutely, positively, had to have this paperwork. No paperwork-y, no rifle-y.

Anyway, I finally got it! Thanks, Frans, for everything!!!!!!

Russ

We've been doing this for the past six years as there actually has been a rule about it but it hadn't been enforced. The folks over there are super nice and easy to deal with it. This is one of those little things that I think whether it is or isn't officially required, why risk ruining a trip of a lifetime on something so easily done. Better to have and not need than need and not have!

quote:

Originally posted by gotogirl3:
"... why risk ruining a trip of a lifetime on something so easily done. Better to have and not need than need and not have!"

Amen.

Russ