Poland in South Africa

You will obtain the certificate at the Polish consular office competent for your place of residence.

Please note that after obtaining a certificate allowing the transport of weapons and ammunition through the territory of the Republic of Poland you will be obliged to present this certificate to the Border Guard and have it stamped to confirm the crossing of the border.  

Please note, that the citizens of the EU Member States who hold the European firearms pass, are not obliged to hold this certificate.

You can submit the documents personally or through an authorised representative.

You can book your appointment via e-mail: konsulat.pretoria@msz.gov.pl.

Please prepare:

• identity document,
• permit to possess weapons,
• weapon registration card,
• information on the amount of ammunition, the kind and model of cartridge.

Inform the consul about the intended entry and exit date of the territory of Poland and the places where you intend to cross the border.

Charges in accordance with the table of consular fees.

Consul issues the certificates without undue delay, not later than 14 days from the filing date.

Personally at the consulate.

If the certificate is refused, the consul will issue a decision. You can appeal to the Minister of Foreign Affairs within 7 days. The appeal is lodged through the consul who had issued the decision.