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Safari / Hunting (Overseas Participant) Permit - New South Wales

Description

You will need this permit if you are from overseas (outside of Australia) and intend to visit NSW and possess firearms for the purpose of participating in an organised safari tour or hunting trip.

This permit authorises you to possess and use category A and B firearms, specifically for taking part in an organised safari tour led by a safari tour permit holder or an approved hunting club.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • not be a resident of Australia and intend to visit NSW for safari/hunting purposes
  • submit the application form and genuine reason form with the required documentation
  • pay the required fee.

Further eligibility criteria and details of the information you must provide with your application are outlined in the attached documents.

Commencement

The permit issue date will be one day prior to your arrival in NSW and the permit will expire the date of your departure from NSW. The permit can be issued to you either before arrival in NSW or after arrival.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $75.00

Fees for 2025-26
General Duplicate Certificate All $75.00

Fees for 2025-26

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1996 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulation 2017 New South Wales

Administering agency

NSW Police Force

Firearms Registry

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.