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Requirements for importing firearms

Refer to the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) website for required minimum muzzle velocities for firearms for various game species.

A maximum of one hundred rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting rifle. Only ammunition for the specific calibre may be imported.

It is legal to hunt with black powder rifles in Namibia. (Refer to the NAPHA website for the black-powder hunting regulations.)

There is no limit on the number of firearms that may be imported into Namibia for trophy-hunting purposes;

Any unconventional firearm to be imported for trophy-hunting purposes is to be applied for from the Namibian Inspector General before arrival;

It is legal to import bows for bow-hunting purposes. No import permit is required. (Refer to the NAPHA website for the Bow Hunting requirements.)

Payment

A detailed tax invoice must be issued for every hunt.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is currently 15% and must be paid on services rendered by the trophy-hunting operator and on trophies that are NOT exported by the hunting operator on behalf of the client. NO VAT is charged on trophies to be exported by the operator on behalf of the client. This must be accompanied by a copy of the client's passport; the completed hunting permit and a copy of the invoice which includes 15% VAT for services rendered by the trophy hunting operator.
Please inquire what means of payment is required by your operator.
VAT is applicable on wounded game not recovered.

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