ARGENTINA GUN PERMITS & ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS, 2008

Step 1

The Argentine Consulate in your district MUST be notified. Each district has it’s own procedures for bringing guns into Argentina. They have their own import permits, procedures and instructions. You will have to pay about 45$ for the permit. Scroll down for a list of Argentine consulates and contact the one in your district.

Step 2

Obtain and complete an official technical form, provided by RENAR (gun registration office of Argentina) at www.renar.gov.ar/english/turista/ficha.asp. This form can be filled out manually and be printed and used for 3 weapons per person.

-The original form and 4 copies must be brought along with the weapons. All forms must be signed. Retain one copy for yourself.

-When you arrive, show all your documentation and pay a fee of 110 U$D per weapon.

-Permits will expire 90 days from the date of arrival.

-Address phone number and location to put on gun entry form:
     Estancia la Pelada 4 ta seccion, Esquina, Corrientes 3196
     Telephone: Agustito Rhoner 03777-15419616
     Hunting grounds are the Estancia La Pelada, Corrientes.

Argentine Agency: RENAR (national registry of firearms, Ministry of Defense) www.renar.gov.ar/english/inicio.asp   
Email: information@renar.gov.ar  Phone #:5411.4371.8989

Step 3

Be prepared to show proof of ownership of your firearms via purchase receipt and register your guns with personal effects form 4457 from US Customs prior to departure. You can do this at your international departure airport or print it off here and turn it in at the US Customs office at the airport. CBP Form 4457-Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad

When you arrive at Ezieza International Airport, Buenos Aires

Go through immigrations like all other passengers. If asked, state that you are here to hunt in Corrientes.

Collect your luggage and guns at baggage claim.

Proceed to customs. They will direct you to the Registro Nacional de Armas Office RENAR (previously called the PAN office). (If you have asked to have our representative to pick you up at the airport, he will be present at the RENAR Office to assist you.)

The RENAR officers will ask for paperwork of steps 2 and 3 above and inspect your guns.

Proceed to the Exit to meet our representative who will have a sign with your name on it.

Important:

1- Weapon’s legal status in the country of origin must be up to date.

2- Check with the traveling airline if you need extra permits or documents.

3- Weapons should be carried disassembled with all barrels empty. No cartridges inside weapons case.

4- Weapons must be checked in as luggage and identified by the airline personnel.

5- At Buenos Aires International Airport, weapons must be picked up at the luggage section.

6- Keep the permit safe with you and with the guns at all times.

7- You must carry the weapons with you at all times.

Call our representative in the airport should you have any problems. (tele# provided before departure)

ARGENTINE CONSOLATES & JURISDICTIONS

Atlanta, Georgia
Marquis One Tower, Suite 2101, 245 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303.
Tel. 404-880-0805. Fax 404-880-0806.
Jurisdiction: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Chicago, Illinois
205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 4208 & 4209, Chicago, IL 60601.
Tel. 312-819-2606. Fax 312-819-2612.
E-mail: argcchic@aol.com
Jurisdiction: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Houston, Texas
350 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1625, Houston TX 77056.
Tel. 713-871-8935. Fax 713-871-0639.
Jurisdiction: Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Los Angeles, California
5055 Wilshire Blvd., Suites 210 & 208, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Tel. 323-954-9155. Fax 323-934-9076.
Jurisdiction: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Hawaii, Pacific Islands and Caroline Islands.

Miami, Florida
800 Brickell Ave., Penthouse One, Miami, FL 33131.
Tel. 305-373-1889. Fax 305-371-7108.
Jurisdiction: Florida, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.

New York, New York
12 West 56 St., New York, NY 10019.
Tel. 212-603-0400. Fax 212-541-7746.
Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Washington, D.C.
1811 Q St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.
Tel. 202-238-6400. Fax 202-238-6471.
Jurisdiction: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia.