Export Application (Firearms)
All countries
1. No person shall export a firearm or ammunition, unless he holds an export permit.
2. Every application for an export permit shall be made –
(a) in such form as the Commissioner may approve;
(b) at least 5 working before the import; and
(c) in accordance with relevant guidelines
Upon approval by the Commissioner of Police, applicant will have to pay a prescribed fee of Rs 4,000 as prescribed under
The Commissioner shall not issue an export permit –
(a) unless the firearm licensee intends to hunt in a foreign country where he has been invited;
(b) unless the firearm licensee is sending the firearm to the manufacturer of the country of origin for repairs;
(c) where the export violates the obligations of Mauritius under measures adopted by the United Nations Security Council acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, including arms embargoes;
(d) where the export contravenes the other international obligations of Mauritius under an international agreement to which Mauritius is a party;
(e) where he has reasonable ground to believe that the firearm and ammunition intended for export may be used in the commission of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes; or
(f) where he determines that there is a substantial risk that the firearm or ammunition intended for export –
(i) undermines peace and security;
(ii) may be used to commit or facilitate –
a)a serious violation of international humanitarian law;
b)a serious violation of international human rights law;
c)an act constituting an offence under an international convention or protocol relating to terrorism or transnational organised crime to which Mauritius is a party; or
d)an act of, gender-based violence or, violence against children; or
(iii) may be diverted before or after delivery to the intended recipient, and the risk cannot be mitigated.
[For Individuals]
A valid Competency Certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police;
A valid firearm licence in respect of the arm and ammunition he/she intends to export;
A passport-size photo;
Invitation letter from foreign hunting association where applicant intends to hunt or Acceptance letter for repairing firearm by manufacturer or qualified armourer.
[For Corporate bodies ]
A valid Competency Certificate issued to the representative of the company by the Commissioner of Police;
A valid firearm licence in respect of the arm and ammunition, he/she intends to export;
Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Business Registration;
A passport-size photo; and
Acceptance letter for repairing firearm by manufacturer or qualified armourer.
[For Dealer in firearms]
Certificate of Registration ;
Valid Trade Licence; and
Acceptance letter for repairing firearm by manufacturer or qualified armourer;
Specification of firearm to be repaired with all particulars (ID, type, make and caliber, etc)
