johnnyblues
AH ambassador
Hey guy’s, didn’t I hear about something new in regards to rifle permit import into Namibia? Going back in 19 already getting into the planning mode.
Hey guy’s, didn’t I hear about something new in regards to rifle permit import into Namibia? Going back in 19 already getting into the planning mode.
I heard there was a new procedure
I had just an hour and 30 min. to get through Passport control in Johannesburg and get to my flight to Windhoek. I made it with minutes to spare. My rifle the duffle didn’t make it. The Elvis and Denzel in the lost luggage office worked with the weapons permit police and processed my permit without me being present when my Rifle arrived the next day and had it shipped to my hunting camp.
Have two copies of POL-573, your invitation letter, your passport, CBP-4457, and spare keys to your rifle case. They’ll process your permits hassle free. The alternative is staying in Windhoek and waiting for your firearm(s) to arrive?
The real trick here is make sure you have at least 3 hours between flights in Johannesburg the line through passport control is an hour at best.
the passport check going through the international transit area
Back in 2015 it took longer to find a police officer ( it was a Sunday) than it did to clear the rifles. I might as well not bother to email it, just show up and get it done.I emailed them several times and when I got to Windhoek they didn't didn't have the emails. Even after that, I would guess it took less than 30 minutes total.
Same here but it only took the usual ten minutes to get cleared and on our way.I emailed them several times and when I got to Windhoek they didn't didn't have the emails. Even after that, I would guess it took less than 30 minutes total.
Good luck Johnny. Some Damara Springbok have unreal mass, I've never seen anything like it, look for him.Thanks guys. I was there in 2015 so I know the drill. I heard there was a new procedure so that’s what I was checking on. I’ll be hunting with SP Du Toit he owns midway hunting farm. He was my ph on my first leopard hunt. I’ll be hunting on his place for leopard ( round two) also mountain zebra, damara dik dik, klipspringer,steenbok and springbok.
That’s my concern Phillip, I only have one hour and twenty five minutes to get thru the process. Hopefully by landing in Johanasberg at 8 am I may not have a big line.The only think that has changed is the new electronic system that has been mentioned. It is not necessary or faster so I suggest just have the Namib form in hand and all will be fine.
I am however worried about the mentions of long lines at passport control at JNB. I’ve been through there so many times and never had a problem. These were all landing on DL 200. Those who had long wait times were you on DL 200 or another airline? I guess sitting at the front of the plane (Comfort+ for me as business is out of sight) has its advantages as well as knowing where to go.
I hope to hear back from those who had long waits at JNB passport control and then transferring to another international flight.
Regards,
Philip
The only think that has changed is the new electronic system that has been mentioned. It is not necessary or faster so I suggest just have the Namib form in hand and all will be fine.
I am however worried about the mentions of long lines at passport control at JNB. I’ve been through there so many times and never had a problem. These were all landing on DL 200. Those who had long wait times were you on DL 200 or another airline? I guess sitting at the front of the plane (Comfort+ for me as business is out of sight) has its advantages as well as knowing where to go.
I hope to hear back from those who had long waits at JNB passport control and then transferring to another international flight.
Regards,
Philip
I had about an hour from when the doors of DL 200 opened to make my flight to Windhoek, I was not able to make it. On top of that, a bunch of very nice people let me get to the front of the line getting off the plane, still didn't get me there in time.
That’s my concern Phillip, I only have one hour and twenty five minutes to get thru the process. Hopefully by landing in Johanasberg at 8 am I may not have a big line.