NAMIBIA VISA & FIREARM REGULATIONS

Namibia does not require visas for stays of less than 90 days by US and Canadian residents.

Most safaris to Namibia start in Windhoek.  You will first go through immigration where you will need your PH’s address and phone number.  Then you will proceed to baggage claim to get your luggage and then on to the police booth to obtain your firearms permit.  You cannot fill out the form in advance!  You must fill out the permit application in front of the police officer.  There is no charge for the permit.

You will need your CBC Form 4457 as proof of ownership.  You will also need your Passport, the address where the hunt will take place in Namibia, your return airline ticket with flight number and date, and your firearm details including caliber, serial number and type and quantity of ammunition.

A maximum of two firearms and 60 rounds of ammunition for each rifle are allowed to be temporarily imported.  No handguns or semi-automatic rifles are allowed.  Black powder rifles may be imported, but it is illegal to import black powder or caps.  These items are available from dealers in Namibia.  Pyrodex pellets that are widely popular in the states are almost impossible to find.