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Firearms permit

Members must comply with the Firearms Act (Cap. 114) by obtaining a firearms permit for any arm, ammunition or armoured vehicle they possess or intend to acquire. Applications are made to the Chief of Protocol through IPMIS.

IPMIS

Who it applies to

Members possessing or acquiring arms, ammunition or armoured vehicles.

How it works

  1. 1Apply for the firearms permit on IPMIS, addressed to the Chief of Protocol.
  2. 2Protocol processes the application under the Firearms Act.
  3. 3The permit is issued; arms or ammunition held at the airport are released on production of a valid permit.

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Airport passes

Passes for Heads of Mission and Diplomatic Agents, issued on a reciprocal basis.

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