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Bill C
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It's been years since I over'nighted in SA, are these the current procedures?
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Arriving at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) Airport:
• Go through passport control
• Go to the Import/Export Office. Next to it is an area marked: “Firearms and Security Items”.
• Go there to identify your rifle case and sign for it, if required.
• Collect your normal luggage at the appropriate conveyer belt.
• Proceed on the GREEN line through customs.
• For passengers arriving in Terminal a1 or A2, please exit the arrivals hall and turn right. Look out for the SAP office. You will be met inside this office.
• Your firearm(s) and ammo will be checked against your pre-issued temporary import permit after which you will be free to leave.
This is per the PHASA website: http://www.phasa.co.za/index.p...e&id=136&Itemid=34#6

The reason I ask is it looks like this differs from the info provided by the Afton House / VIP, and I am trying to not bother Annelise at this difficult time.

I gotta say, this SAPS paperwork/process is a real PITA!

Thank you!
 
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Russ Gould
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It's changed. You no longer identify and log your gun case in baggage claim. They automatically take any case that looks like it contains a firearm, to the SAPS office. They won't let you touch the case in baggage claim. After you clear customs, you go to the office and do the permit thing.

What hasn't changed: you can do the permit on arrival (it helps to have photocopies of all the required documents, eg 4457s, passport, ticket, invite letter, so they don't have to make copies), or you can have someone do it in advance for $100-$150. Black ink only.


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