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Application for an Import/Export Permit for Firearms/Ammunition

  • Service description

    A transport permit is required for the transport of weapons and/or ammunition. In this context, a distinction is made between import, export, and/or transit. As a general rule, the import permit from the recipient country (or transit country) must be obtained before the export can be authorized . 

  • Procedure

    Rich Please to apply for import/export permit the form intended application form. Please check to see what other documents you may need to provide .

    Provided all requirements are met, the import/export permit will be issued to you. This will be mailed to you along with the fee notice.
  • What documents are required?

    • Application for an Import and Export Permit
      (see “Applications/Forms” below)

    • Import Permit from the Destination Country
      (for exports from the Federal Republic of Germany)

    • Import permit from the recipient country and authorization from the exporting country
      (for transit through the Federal Republic of Germany)


    All documents should preferably be submitted by email. 

  • What fees apply?

    Fees are charged by the firearms authority for applications for import/export permits. The fees under firearms law can be found in Section 7 of the Appendix to the Administrative Cost Regulations for the business unit of the Ministry of the Interior, for Security and Homeland Security.

     

  • Applications / Forms


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