How to Enter Argentina with Firearms?

Can Tourists Bring Firearms into Argentina to Hunt Doves?

Visitors entering Argentina must have a valid passport, with or without endorsement depending on their country of origin. Consult your Embassy or nearest Consulate for details. Travelers from non-neighbor countries are exempt from taxes on baggage or new products up to USD 300, plus an additional USD 300 if products were purchased in authorized duty-free shops within national territory.

Currently, no vaccine or medical tests are required to enter Argentina.

About the Argentine Migrations Department

The Argentine Migrations Department is the enforcement authority of migration policy and regulations of the Republic of Argentina. It manages the admission, entry permits, residence, stay and exit of foreigners, and keeps migration records. This Department has jurisdiction over temporary and permanent residence, as well as inspections related to migration law compliance.

Entry of firearms for tourists

Hunters who wish to enter the country with firearms must complete the technical form of temporary authorization for entering or exiting firearms of the Argentine Republic in triplicate:

• 1st copy: kept by the competent authority and sent to the National Controlled Materials Agency (ANMaC).
• 2nd copy: kept by the tourist.
• 3rd copy: handed in upon leaving the country.

A fee of AR$ 1,500 per weapon (one-time) must be paid at entry.

Argentine authorities

• Check and certify the technical form upon entry and exit of the country.
• Certify the payment on the technical form.
• Ensure compliance with firearm control regulations.

Other firearm controls

Local provincial police may perform additional inspections of firearms introduced into Argentina. These controls are free of charge and independent of ANMaC procedures.

National Department of Customs

All visitors must complete the Customs Declaration Form (OM-2087), without exception, upon arrival.

Prohibited articles

• Goods for commercial or industrial use.
• Firearms not authorized by ANMaC.
• Explosives, inflammable articles, narcotics.
• Articles prohibited for public health or safety reasons.
• Goods not considered personal luggage.

Travel tip for hunters

When planning your dove hunting trip, make sure to complete all firearm formalities in advance to avoid delays at customs. Hunters visiting with their own shotguns should also ensure their firearms are clean and well-prepared before traveling.

Note: ANMaC (Agencia Nacional de Materiales Controlados) is the current authority for firearm regulation in Argentina, replacing the former RENAR.