Visitors who wish to import firearms for hunting or target shooting are advised to apply for a Temporary Import Permit before traveling to Argentina.

This procedure takes place at the Consular Office and requires an appointment.
Applicants must request an appointment via email to cmiam@mrecic.gov.ar (subject: “firearms”) indicating their name, address, telephone contact and tentative flight date. The application is personal.

 

Requirements:

1. Complete the hunting permit form, provided by this Consulate.

2. Current valid passport.

3. Provide original proof of gun ownership through either:

- Gun registration or invoice through which gun was purchased (with serial numbers and buyer´s name)

- Customs Form 4457 "Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad" duly filled out.

4. Valid hunting license ID card or hunting association membership card (original) issued by the authorities in the State of your residence.

5. Airplane ticket with arrival and departure dates.

6. Reservation issued by the entity in which hunting or sport shooting activities will take place. The location must be authorized by AnMAC (anmac.gob.ar).

7. U$S 80 fee (only money order payable to the “Consulate of Argentina in Miami” is accepted).

Attention: Until further notice the Consulate General will only accept Money Orders issued by United States Postal Services (USPS) as the form of payment for consular services.

For a more detailed explanation of rules regarding traveling to Argentina with firearms, please visit the Registro Nacional de Armas (RENAR) webpage: www.renar.gov.ar

To enquire further please write to cmiam@mrecic.gov.ar (subject: “firearms”).