The process of entering a normal 12G shotgun in Cyprus is fairly simple.

Upon arrival at Larnaca or Paphos airports, participants must pass through Customs (Red Channel) and declare their guns. No Custom formalities will be required for European Union nationals, who are in possession of a European Firearms Certificate. For non EU nationals, Customs will issue on the spot, a temporary gun import permit, which will be valid for a period of one month.

For avoiding delay at the airport, national teams or groups of shooters from non European Union countries, arriving and departing on the same flight, should present to customs a completed shotgun declaration form in triplicate, in order to obtain a group gun import permit.

Very important The gun import permits must be represented to customs at the time of departure before check-in.

IMPORTANT for all shooters (EU or non EU members): The import of 12G Auto or Semi-Auto shotguns requires import authorisation prior to arrival. Shooters, who intend to bring such firearms for exclusive use in training camps or competitions, must contact the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation at least one month before arrival in order to obtain a special shotgun import permit.