I am flying into Durban via Dubaiin a few weeks...it is still OK to hand carry your SAPS 520 form with you and complete the required permitting at the airport SAPS office? Just double checking before I am surprised upon arrival.
Thank you.

It was in 2010.

IIRC, there is no requirement for preapproval, but it does expedite things.

I did this very thing last June. There were no issues and it only took about 20 minutes for a supervisor to review the forms and approve them. Make sure you have everything including a 4457 and letter of invitation from your outfitter.

And all the permissions necessary for transit through Dubai???

Good point Judge

Thank you all, yes and proper paperwork through Dubai as well. I have about three weeks and they are asking for 3 days prior to departure. So today i collected my 4457 and now can forward on the paperwork to Emirates Securtity.