In South Australia, certain firearm-related activities require a permit in addition to a firearms licence. Permits are issued by the SAPOL Firearms Branch and are essential for specific uses, events, or circumstances involving firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition.
You may need a permit if you are:
Apply for an International Visitors Permit (IVP) if you plan to possess or use firearms for:
Apply for a Foreign Theatrical Armourer (FTA) permit to use firearms in media productions. You must be authorised for the same category of firearm in your home jurisdiction.
Apply for a Foreign Firearms Dealer (FFD) permit if you intend to:
You can apply for a permit to possess firearms for the purpose of carrying on the business of refurbishing firearms, such as engraving firearm stocks or bluing of firearms.
You must complete the RF1740 application form and include the type of business you carry out that requires a permit.
You must make and provide the Registrar with records in relation to your possession of a firearm.
See Regulation 49 of the Firearms Regulations 2017 or contact Firearms Branch for further information.
Under Border Control regulations, a person must clear customs at the first port they enter Australia. If you enter Australia in a state or territory other than South Australia, you will need to contact that jurisdiction to comply with their process.
Failure to obtain an approved permit may result in seizure of firearms or ammunition by Border Control.
All hunting permits are managed by the Department for Environment and Water (DEW). You can find more information and access online applications through their website.