Ethiopia - Apply for an Entry Permit of Guns or Ammunition

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for an Entry Permit of Guns or Ammunition in Ethiopia is available in Ethiopia Revenue and Customs Authority contact link
2. Applicant must enter all necessary information requested in the application form.
3. Documents that are needed for completing application procedure are listed under “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Applicant must carry both photocopies and originals of all those documents while applying for this procedure.
5. Applicant must obtain a no objection certificate from Ethiopian Ministry of Defense before applying for an entry permit.
6. Ministry of Defense, Ethiopia contact link
7. Attach photocopies of documents along with the application form (whichever is necessary).
8. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
9. If all necessary information is provided along with the needed documents, applicant can get their entry permit within 60 days by visiting the office or via post.
   

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Required Documents

• Passport sized photographs – 4
• Address Proof
• ID Proof
• Birth Certificate
• Passport
• Police Clearance Certificate
• No objection Certificate from Ministry of Defense
• Gun Permit
• Medical Report showing that the applicant is fit for using a gun.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact No: +251116629800
Contact link
Location link

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ministry of Defence, Ras Desta Damtew St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact No: +251115522464
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Eligibility

Foreigners and Permanent residents of Ethiopia are eligible.

Fees

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

This permit is valid for 90 days.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Processing time for this procedure is 60 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant should apply for this permit only if necessary.
• While carrying a gun around with them in Ethiopia, Foreigners has to be careful and must not misuse their permit.
  

Required Information

• Full Name
• Postal Address
• Age
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Reason for requiring the guns or ammunition
  

Need for the Document

This permit is necessary for holding and using a gun or ammunition in Ethiopia for foreigners.

Information which might help

• If an individual tried to import any gun or ammunition without a permit, they will be accused of criminal charge.
• If the individual is proven guilty, they will have a serious legal issue to face.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

This permit can help the individual prove their innocence in case of usage of their gun or ammunition in Ethiopia and acts as a mode of self defense.

External Links

Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority website link

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